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Benzenberg Family History

Benzenberg 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: Denenberg, Lindenberg, Blumenberg, Ellenberg, Levenberg, Bredenberg

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Where is the Benzenberg family from?

You can see how Benzenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Benzenberg families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Benzenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benzenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benzenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benzenberg. 43% of Benzenberg men worked as a Carpenter.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Benzenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Benzenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzenberg 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Benzenberg. 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 90 military records available for the last name Benzenberg. For the veterans among your Benzenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzenberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Benzenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Benzenberg in 1952 was 24, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benzenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzenberg 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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