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Bengier Family History

Bengier 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: Berger, Beger, Venier, Bender, Denger, Benner, Dengler, Menger, Enger

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Where is the Bengier family from?

You can see how Bengier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bengier families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Bengier families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bengier's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Bengier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengier 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 52 census records available for the last name Bengier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengier 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bengier. 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 84 military records available for the last name Bengier. For the veterans among your Bengier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengier lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Bengier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bengier in 1986 was 59, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bengier 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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