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Benshetler Family History

Benshetler 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: Benschoter, Gensheimer, Bentler, Beheler, Shetler, Berstler

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benshetler 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 23 census records available for the last name Benshetler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benshetler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Benshetler. 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 38 military records available for the last name Benshetler. For the veterans among your Benshetler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benshetler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Benshetler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Benshetler in 1968 was 69, and 60 in 2002.

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