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Bencler Family History

Bencler 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: Beucler, Bendler, Bentler, Becher, Bence, Bentley, Belcher, Tendler

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Where is the Bencler family from?

You can see how Bencler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bencler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bencler families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bencler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bencler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Bencler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencler 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bencler. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bencler. For the veterans among your Bencler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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