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Bense Family History

Bense Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from a pet form of the personal names Berthold or Bernhard. French: variant of Bence.

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


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Where is the Bense family from?

You can see how Bense families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bense family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bense families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bense families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Bense's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bense families in 1891.
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What did your Bense ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bense. 28% of Bense men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Bense women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bense were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bense. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bense 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Bense. 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 477 military records available for the last name Bense. For the veterans among your Bense ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bense lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bense life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Bense in 1962 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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