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Bengey Family History

Bengey 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, Benge, Bergey, Benney, Engel, Henley, Berger, Bence, Mengel

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Where is the Bengey family from?

You can see how Bengey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bengey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bengey families living in Devon. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bengey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bengey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bengey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bengey. 100% of Bengey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Bengey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengey 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 Bengey. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bengey. For the veterans among your Bengey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengey lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Bengey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bengey in 1987 was 78, and 64 in 2001.

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