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Benzanson Family History

Benzanson 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: Bezanson, Benenson, Benson, Branson, Besancon, Evanson, Bernson

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Where is the Benzanson family from?

You can see how Benzanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzanson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benzanson family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzanson's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Benzanson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzanson 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 31 census records available for the last name Benzanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzanson 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Benzanson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Benzanson. For the veterans among your Benzanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzanson lifespan?

Average Benzanson life expectancy in 1997 was 84 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 Benzanson 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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