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Bengman Family History

Bengman 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: Engman, Bergman, Bensman, Bingman, Berman, Brugman, Bellman, Beckman

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Where is the Bengman family from?

You can see how Bengman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bengman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bengman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bengman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bengman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bengman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bengman. 47% of Bengman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
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What Bengman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Bengman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengman 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Bengman. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bengman. For the veterans among your Bengman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengman lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Bengman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bengman in 1977 was 65, and 93 in 2002.

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