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Bensinger Family History

Bensinger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Benzinger.

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


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Where is the Bensinger family from?

You can see how Bensinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bensinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bensinger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bensinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bensinger families in 1891.
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What did your Bensinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bensinger. 100% of Bensinger 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Bensinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensinger 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 888 immigration records available for the last name Bensinger. 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 Bensinger. For the veterans among your Bensinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensinger lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bensinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bensinger in 1944 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensinger 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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