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Bengisser Family History

Bengisser 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: Engesser, Beisser, Weisser, Nungesser, Beisner, Bannister, Beiser

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengisser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bengisser ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Bengisser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengisser 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bengisser. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bengisser. For the veterans among your Bengisser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengisser lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Bengisser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bengisser in 1991 was 72, and 84 in 1999.

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