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Benc Family History

Benc 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: Ben, Bence, Bench, Bene, Bena, Benn, Beni, Benac, Beno, Bent

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Where is the Benc family from?

You can see how Benc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benc family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benc families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Benc families living in Indiana. This was about 47% of all the recorded Benc's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Benc families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benc 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 Benc ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Benc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benc 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Benc. 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 29 military records available for the last name Benc. For the veterans among your Benc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benc lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Benc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Benc in 1963 was 66, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benc 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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