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Benghardt Family History

Benghardt 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: Banghart, Lenhardt, Bernhardt, Benhart, Burghardt, Bernhard, Ehrhardt

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Where is the Benghardt family from?

You can see how Benghardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benghardt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benghardt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Benghardt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benghardt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benghardt 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 19 census records available for the last name Benghardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benghardt 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Benghardt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benghardt. For the veterans among your Benghardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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