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Bengelsdorff Family History

Bengelsdorff Surname 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: Mangelsdorf, Beyersdorf, Mingledorff, Beversdorf, Engelson, Angeloff

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Where is the Bengelsdorff family from?

You can see how Bengelsdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengelsdorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bengelsdorff family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bengelsdorff's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Bengelsdorff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Bengelsdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengelsdorff 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bengelsdorff. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Bengelsdorff. For the veterans among your Bengelsdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengelsdorff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Bengelsdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bengelsdorff in 1980 was 49, and 78 in 1981.

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