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Origins of the Bence surname

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Where do most Bences live?

In 1921, most Bences lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bences

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,770 records for the Bence surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Bences most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bence first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bences

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bences in 1921
Dressmaker

20

Laundress

19

Living On Own Means

18

Domestic Servant

16

General Servant

13

Common Male occupations for Bences in 1921
Carpenter

24

Butcher

23

Grocer

22

Coal Miner

20

Stone Mason

19

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