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Bencal Family History

Bencal Name 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: Beal, Bence, Senecal, Bench, Bena, Bansal, Benda, Bengel, Benza

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Where is the Bencal family from?

You can see how Bencal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bencal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bencal family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencal's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bencal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bencal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Bencal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencal 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Bencal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Bencal. For the veterans among your Bencal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bencal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bencal in 1966 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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