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Benpensata Family History

Benpensata 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: Benenati, Benvenuto, Benveniste, Benenson, Benincasa, Tempesta

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Where is the Benpensata family from?

You can see how Benpensata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benpensata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benpensata family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Benpensata's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benpensata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benpensata 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 25 census records available for the last name Benpensata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benpensata 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Benpensata. 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 16 military records available for the last name Benpensata. For the veterans among your Benpensata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benpensata lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Benpensata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Benpensata in 1988 was 83, and 78 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benpensata 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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