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Bengies Family History

Bengies 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: Menzies, Benis, Menges, Berges, Bengel, Benzie, Benes, Benge, Bennis

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Where is the Bengies family from?

You can see how Bengies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Bengies families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Bengies family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bengies's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Bengies families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Bengies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengies 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bengies. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bengies. For the veterans among your Bengies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengies lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1995, in the United States, Bengies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bengies in 1957 was 54, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bengies 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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