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Bensemann Family History

Bensemann 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: Wesemann, Bensman, Engemann, Bergemann, Hennemann, Senseman, Eisemann

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Where is the Bensemann family from?

You can see how Bensemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensemann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Bensemann families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Bensemann family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bensemann's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Bensemann families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bensemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensemann 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Bensemann. 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 135 military records available for the last name Bensemann. For the veterans among your Bensemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensemann lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Bensemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bensemann in 1986 was 95, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensemann 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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