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Bensberg Family History

Bensberg 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: Enberg, Weisberg, Renberg, Arensberg, Wenberg, Remsberg, Blasberg

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Where is the Bensberg family from?

You can see how Bensberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bensberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bensberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bensberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bensberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensberg 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 Bensberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bensberg. 100% of Bensberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bensberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Bensberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensberg 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Bensberg. 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 134 military records available for the last name Bensberg. For the veterans among your Bensberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bensberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bensberg in 1967 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bensberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensberg 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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