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Bensten Family History

Bensten 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: Benston, Bensen, Bernstein, Fenster, Benson, Beaston, Bester, Benton

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Where is the Bensten family from?

You can see how Bensten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bensten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bensten family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bensten's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bensten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensten 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 230 census records available for the last name Bensten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensten 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Bensten. 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 78 military records available for the last name Bensten. For the veterans among your Bensten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Bensten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bensten in 1968 was 67, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensten 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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