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Bensnyder Family History

Bensnyder 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: Bender, Beisner, Benner, Snyder, Besner, Reifsnyder, Bensinger

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Where is the Bensnyder family from?

You can see how Bensnyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensnyder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bensnyder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bensnyder families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bensnyder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bensnyder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Bensnyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensnyder 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 Bensnyder. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bensnyder. For the veterans among your Bensnyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensnyder lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Bensnyder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bensnyder in 1968 was 77, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensnyder 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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