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Bensa Family History

Bensa 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: Bena, Benda, Benza, Bens, Bense, Benya, Basa, Best, Benson, Ben

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Where is the Bensa family from?

You can see how Bensa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bensa families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bensa families living in Channel Islands. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bensa's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Bensa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensa 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 262 census records available for the last name Bensa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensa 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Bensa. 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 44 military records available for the last name Bensa. For the veterans among your Bensa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bensa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bensa in 1968 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensa 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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