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Bengie Family History

Bengie 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: Benzie, Benge, Bennie, Bence, Begue, Berge, Beagle, Bene, Bergin

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Where is the Bengie family from?

You can see how Bengie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bengie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bengie families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Bengie's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bengie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bengie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bengie. 100% of Bengie 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Bengie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Bengie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengie 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 Bengie. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bengie. For the veterans among your Bengie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bengie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bengie in 1960 was 69, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bengie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bengie 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.

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