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Bensch Family History

Bensch Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian B'eńš Bjenš and Czech Benš: from a shortened variant of the personal name Lower Sorbian B'eniš Upper Sorbian Bjeniš (see Benisch)

and Czech Beneš (see Benes).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bensch family from?

You can see how Bensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bensch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bensch families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bensch's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bensch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensch 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 Bensch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bensch. 42% of Bensch men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bensch women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bensch were Rancher and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Rancher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensch 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Bensch. 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 923 military records available for the last name Bensch. For the veterans among your Bensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bensch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bensch in 1956 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensch 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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