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Benzus Family History

Benzus 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: Bonus, Benis, Benzie, Benes, Benza, Venus, Bennis, Benz, Lenius

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Where is the Benzus family from?

You can see how Benzus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzus family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Benzus families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzus's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Benzus families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Benzus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benzus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Benzus. For the veterans among your Benzus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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