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Benger Family History

Benger Surname Meaning

variant of Berringer; compare the variant Banger.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Benger family from?

You can see how Benger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Benger families living in Wiltshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Benger's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Benger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benger 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 Benger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Capstan Lathe Hand and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benger. 20% of Benger men worked as a Capstan Lathe Hand and 88% of Benger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benger were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Capstan Lathe Hand
    20%
  • Market Gardener Own Account
    20%
  • Groom Gardener
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Benger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Benger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benger. 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 796 military records available for the last name Benger. For the veterans among your Benger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Benger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Benger in 1962 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benger 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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