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Benchen Family History

Benchen 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: Bechen, Becher, Bence, Bench, Belcher, Eichen, Kinchen, Bensen

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Where is the Benchen family from?

You can see how Benchen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benchen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benchen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Benchen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benchen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benchen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Benchen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchen 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 Benchen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Benchen. For the veterans among your Benchen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benchen lifespan?

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