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Bengen Family History

Bengen 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: Bergen, Engen, Bengel, Bensen, Bingen, Benge, Hengen, Engel, Berger

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Where is the Bengen family from?

You can see how Bengen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bengen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Bengen families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Bengen's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bengen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengen 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 Bengen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Gardner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bengen. 100% of Bengen men worked as an Agricultural Gardner and 100% of Bengen 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Gardner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bengen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bengen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengen 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Bengen. 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 182 military records available for the last name Bengen. For the veterans among your Bengen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bengen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bengen in 1967 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bengen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bengen 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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