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Bensburg Family History

Bensburg 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: Ginsburg, Remsburg, Ransburg, Ramsburg, Enberg, Banbury, Weisberg

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Where is the Bensburg family from?

You can see how Bensburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensburg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bensburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bensburg family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bensburg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bensburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensburg 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 101 census records available for the last name Bensburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensburg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bensburg. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bensburg. For the veterans among your Bensburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensburg lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Bensburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bensburg in 1982 was 90, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensburg 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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