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Bencell Family History

Bencell 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: Bendell, Fennell, Bence, Hensell, Bonwell, Bunnell, Bengel, Tennell

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Where is the Bencell family from?

You can see how Bencell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bencell family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bencell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencell 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 13 census records available for the last name Bencell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bencell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bencell. For the veterans among your Bencell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bencell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bencell

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