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Benca Family History

Benca 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: Bence, Bench, Bena, Benda, Benza, Benck, Benya, Beck, Barca, Ben

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Where is the Benca family from?

You can see how Benca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benca family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Benca family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benca's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benca 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 Benca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benca. 50% of Benca men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Benca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Benca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benca 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Benca. 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 84 military records available for the last name Benca. For the veterans among your Benca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benca lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Benca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Benca in 1961 was 80, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benca 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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