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Bensimon Family History

Bensimon 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: Benson, Benston, Benison, Bensman, Bennion, Bennison, Simon, Benjamin

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Where is the Bensimon family from?

You can see how Bensimon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensimon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bensimon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bensimon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bensimon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensimon 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 83 census records available for the last name Bensimon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensimon 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Bensimon. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bensimon. For the veterans among your Bensimon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensimon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bensimon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bensimon in 1963 was 79, and 63 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensimon 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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