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Bencale Family History

Bencale 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, Bentle, Benware, Bendle, Bendele, Oncale, Beale, Bendall, Beal

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Bencale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencale 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bencale. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bencale. For the veterans among your Bencale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencale lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Bencale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bencale in 1970 was 65, and 74 in 1990.

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