This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bencosme family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bencosme Family History

Bencosme Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Dominican Republic): altered form of Spanish Bencomo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bencosme family from?

You can see how Bencosme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencosme family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bencosme families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Bencosme families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencosme's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bencosme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencosme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bencosme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bencosme. 100% of Bencosme men worked as a Tailor.

View Census Data for Bencosme | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

What Bencosme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Bencosme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencosme census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bencosme

Passenger Lists

There are 93 immigration records available for the last name Bencosme. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Bencosme immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Bencosme. For the veterans among your Bencosme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bencosme military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bencosme family history

Discover More

What is the average Bencosme lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Bencosme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bencosme in 1975 was 32, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bencosme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bencosme ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bencosme family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial