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Benglen Family History

Benglen 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: Bentley, Beagle, Bergen, Begley, Engen, Dengler, Bingley, Bengel

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Where is the Benglen family from?

You can see how Benglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benglen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Benglen families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Benglen family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Benglen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Benglen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benglen 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 Benglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benglen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Benglen. 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 Benglen. For the veterans among your Benglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benglen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Benglen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Benglen in 1977 was 89, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benglen 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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