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Benzion Family History

Benzion 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: Bennion, Benson, Benston, Benton, Benzie, Bendon, Hennion, Venzon

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Where is the Benzion family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benzion. 100% of Benzion men worked as a Salesman.

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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%

What Benzion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Benzion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzion 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Benzion. 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 40 military records available for the last name Benzion. For the veterans among your Benzion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzion lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Benzion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Benzion in 1971 was 77, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzion 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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