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Benginger Family History

Benginger 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: Benninger, Benzinger, Bensinger, Beringer, Bedinger, Wenninger

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Where is the Benginger family from?

You can see how Benginger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benginger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benginger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Benginger family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Benginger's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Benginger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benginger 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 71 census records available for the last name Benginger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benginger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Benginger. 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 8 military records available for the last name Benginger. For the veterans among your Benginger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benginger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benginger 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 Benginger

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