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Benzig Family History

Benzig 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: Benzie, Bendig, Benzing, Danzig, Herzig, Benis, Benza, Beni, Wenig

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Where is the Benzig family from?

You can see how Benzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benzig families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Benzig family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzig's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Benzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzig 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 64 census records available for the last name Benzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzig 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Benzig. 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 11 military records available for the last name Benzig. For the veterans among your Benzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzig lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Benzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benzig in 1990 was 77, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benzig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzig 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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