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Benche Family History

Benche 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, Becher, Belcher, Bene, Beach, Bunce, Buche, Beachy

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Where is the Benche family from?

You can see how Benche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benche family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Benche families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Benche's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benche families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benche 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 Benche ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cult was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Benche. 100% of Benche men worked as a Cult.

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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 1921

  • Cult
    100%

What Benche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Benche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benche 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Benche. 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 55 military records available for the last name Benche. For the veterans among your Benche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benche lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Benche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Benche in 1966 was 48, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benche 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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