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Benslay Family History

Benslay 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: Bensley, Bentley, Hensley, Benway, Densley, Beasley, Bensman, Ensley

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Where is the Benslay family from?

You can see how Benslay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benslay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benslay families were found in USA in 1840. In 1871 there was 1 Benslay family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benslay's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Benslay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benslay 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 67 census records available for the last name Benslay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benslay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benslay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Benslay. For the veterans among your Benslay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benslay lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Benslay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benslay in 1960 was 45, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benslay 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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