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Benzil Family History

Benzil 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, Benzel, Wenzel, Menzel, Benis, Beil, Henzel, Bengel, Benza

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Where is the Benzil family from?

You can see how Benzil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Benzil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Benzil family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benzil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzil 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 Benzil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benzil. 100% of Benzil men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Benzil women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Benzil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Benzil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzil 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Benzil. 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 4 military records available for the last name Benzil. For the veterans among your Benzil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzil lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1987, in the United States, Benzil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Benzil in 1948 was 45, and 80 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benzil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzil 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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