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Benshan Family History

Benshan 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, Benson, Henshaw, Benston, Bentham, Behan, Renshaw, Lenahan

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Where is the Benshan family from?

You can see how Benshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benshan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Benshan family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Benshan's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Benshan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Benshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benshan 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 immigration records available for the last name Benshan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Benshan. For the veterans among your Benshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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