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Bengis Family History

Bengis 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: Benis, Bennis, Dennis, Regis, Bergin, Banis, Menges, Berges, Bengel

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Where is the Bengis family from?

You can see how Bengis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bengis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Bengis families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Bengis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bengis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bengis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bengis. 60% of Bengis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bengis women worked as a Housemaid. .

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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
    60%
  • Electrician
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%
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What Bengis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Bengis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengis 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Bengis. 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 53 military records available for the last name Bengis. For the veterans among your Bengis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bengis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bengis in 1963 was 71, and 92 in 2002.

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