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Bencon Family History

Bencon 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: Benson, Benton, Bendon, Kenyon, Bence, Fenton, Denton, Deacon, Henton

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Where is the Bencon family from?

You can see how Bencon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bencon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bencon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bencon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencon 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 Bencon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bencon. 100% of Bencon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Bencon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencon 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bencon. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bencon. For the veterans among your Bencon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencon lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Bencon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bencon in 1991 was 56, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bencon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bencon 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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