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Benshelter Family History

Benshelter 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: Benschoter, Gensheimer, Beheler, Benscoter, Henseler, Fenster

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Where is the Benshelter family from?

You can see how Benshelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benshelter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benshelter family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benshelter's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Benshelter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Benshelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benshelter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Benshelter. 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 6 military records available for the last name Benshelter. For the veterans among your Benshelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benshelter lifespan?

Average Benshelter life expectancy in 1999 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benshelter 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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