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Bensenger Family History

Bensenger 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: Bensinger, Messenger, Benninger, Pensinger, Mensinger, Bessinger

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Where is the Bensenger family from?

You can see how Bensenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bensenger families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bensenger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bensenger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bensenger families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bensenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensenger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bensenger. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bensenger. For the veterans among your Bensenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensenger lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bensenger

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