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Benglis Family History

Benglis 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: English, Benis, Bellis, Inglis, Bennis, Berglin, Beagles, Engles

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Where is the Benglis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benglis 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 14 census records available for the last name Benglis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benglis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Benglis. 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 Benglis. For the veterans among your Benglis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benglis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Benglis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Benglis in 1972 was 56, and 81 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benglis 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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