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Benglian Family History

Benglian 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: Berglin, English, Berlin, Belin, Bergin, Bellman, Belan, Bingaman

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Where is the Benglian family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benglian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benglian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benglian. 100% of Benglian men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Benglian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Benglian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benglian 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 Benglian. 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 11 military records available for the last name Benglian. For the veterans among your Benglian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benglian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Benglian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Benglian in 1968 was 80, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benglian 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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