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Benset Family History

Benset 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: Bensen, Bensel, Benet, Bense, Bennet, Best, Benson, Bence, Bonnet

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Where is the Benset family from?

You can see how Benset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benset family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benset families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Benset family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benset's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benset families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Benset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benset 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Benset. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benset. For the veterans among your Benset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benset lifespan?

Average Benset life expectancy in 1991 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benset 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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