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Benlaco Family History

Benlaco 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: Betlach, Bellack, Benac, Belasco, Black, Bence, Bello, Pelayo, Bench

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Where is the Benlaco family from?

You can see how Benlaco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benlaco family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Benlaco families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benlaco's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Benlaco families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benlaco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benlaco ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benlaco ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Benlaco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benlaco 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benlaco. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benlaco. For the veterans among your Benlaco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benlaco lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Benlaco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benlaco in 1992 was 84, and 90 in 1999.

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