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Benvengo Family History

Benvengo 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: Benvenuto, Benevento, Bencivengo, Centeno, Benavente, Bensen

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Where is the Benvengo family from?

You can see how Benvengo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benvengo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Benvengo families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Benvengo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benvengo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benvengo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benvengo ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Benvengo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benvengo 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 Benvengo. 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 17 military records available for the last name Benvengo. For the veterans among your Benvengo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benvengo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Benvengo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Benvengo in 1971 was 76, and 68 in 2000.

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