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Bengelsdorf Family History

Bengelsdorf 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: Mangelsdorf, Beyersdorf, Beversdorf, Engelson, Bergdorf, Langendorf

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Where is the Bengelsdorf family from?

You can see how Bengelsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengelsdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bengelsdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bengelsdorf families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bengelsdorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bengelsdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengelsdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bengelsdorf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bengelsdorf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Bengelsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengelsdorf 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Bengelsdorf. 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 66 military records available for the last name Bengelsdorf. For the veterans among your Bengelsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengelsdorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bengelsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bengelsdorf in 1965 was 76, and 74 in 2002.

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