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Bencini Family History

Bencini 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: Menconi, Benning, Bettini, Bennin, Lentini, Lencioni, Mancini

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Where is the Bencini family from?

You can see how Bencini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencini family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bencini families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bencini families living in Kentucky. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bencini's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bencini families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencini 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 Bencini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bencini. 100% of Bencini men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bencini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Bencini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencini 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Bencini. 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 78 military records available for the last name Bencini. For the veterans among your Bencini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencini lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Bencini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bencini in 1959 was 55, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bencini

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bencini 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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