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Bensh Family History

Bensh 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: Bench, Benesh, Bens, Bense, Bensch, Benish, Brush, Best, Benson, Ben

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Where is the Bensh family from?

You can see how Bensh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bensh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bensh families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Bensh's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bensh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Bensh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensh 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bensh. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bensh. For the veterans among your Bensh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Bensh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bensh in 1964 was 79, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensh 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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