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Benghan Family History

Benghan 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: Bingham, Bentham, Bergan, Behan, Lenahan, Meighan, Tengan, Heneghan

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Where is the Benghan family from?

You can see how Benghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benghan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Benghan family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Benghan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Benghan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Benghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benghan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Benghan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Benghan. For the veterans among your Benghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benghan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benghan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benghan

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