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Bensen Family History

Bensen Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bense. Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Bentsen or Bengtsen (Danish also Bendtsen). Compare Benson.

In some cases also an Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Berntsen or Bernsen. Compare Benson.

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


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Where is the Bensen family from?

You can see how Bensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bensen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Bensen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bensen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bensen families in 1891.
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What did your Bensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bensen. 100% of Bensen 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%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Bensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bensen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bensen. For the veterans among your Bensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Bensen in 1945 was 48, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensen 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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