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Benges Family History

Benges 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: Menges, Berges, Bengel, Benes, Benge, Engel, Berger, Bence, Mengel

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Where is the Benges family from?

You can see how Benges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Benges families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Benges's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benges families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benges. 43% of Benges men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Benges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benges 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Benges. 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 57 military records available for the last name Benges. For the veterans among your Benges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benges lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Benges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Benges in 1968 was 73, and 38 in 2002.

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