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Bengele Family History

Bengele Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bengel, Bendele, Engel, Mengel, Beagle, Hengel, Wengel, Bentle, Benge

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Where is the Bengele family from?

You can see how Bengele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bengele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bengele families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bengele's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bengele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bengele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bengele. 100% of Bengele women worked as a Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Bengele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengele census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Bengele. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 93 military records available for the last name Bengele. For the veterans among your Bengele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengele lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bengele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bengele in 1964 was 78, and 70 in 2002.

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