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Benchi Family History

Benchi 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, Bence, Beach, Beachy, Bech, Berch, Beich, Rench, Beni, Becht

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Where is the Benchi family from?

You can see how Benchi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benchi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benchi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benchi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benchi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benchi 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 59 census records available for the last name Benchi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchi 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Benchi. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benchi. For the veterans among your Benchi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benchi 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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