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Bengin Family History

Bengin 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: Bergin, Begin, Bennin, Berlin, Benson, Bein, Bergen, Belin, Benton

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Where is the Bengin family from?

You can see how Bengin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bengin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bengin family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bengin's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Bengin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Bengin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengin 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bengin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bengin. For the veterans among your Bengin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Bengin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bengin in 1967 was 77, and 91 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bengin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bengin 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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