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Benchan Family History

Benchan 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: Bench, Buchan, Bentham, Behan, Lenahan, Banahan, Renehan, Benham

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Where is the Benchan family from?

You can see how Benchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benchan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benchan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Benchan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benchan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Benchan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benchan 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 70 census records available for the last name Benchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Benchan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Benchan. For the veterans among your Benchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benchan lifespan?

Average Benchan life expectancy in 1963 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benchan 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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