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Benseman Family History

Benseman 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: Bensman, Senseman, Beeman, Venneman, Baseman, Bensen, Boseman

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Where is the Benseman family from?

You can see how Benseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benseman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Benseman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Benseman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benseman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benseman 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 Benseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benseman. 60% of Benseman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

What Benseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benseman 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Benseman. 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 85 military records available for the last name Benseman. For the veterans among your Benseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benseman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Benseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benseman in 1969 was 93, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benseman 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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