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Bencangey Family History

Bencangey 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: Berwanger, Benninger, Benzinger, Benney, Belanger, Bellanger

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Bencangey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencangey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bencangey. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bencangey. For the veterans among your Bencangey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencangey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Bencangey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bencangey in 1973 was 67, and 75 in 1994.

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