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Bensnider Family History

Bensnider 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: Bender, Beisner, Benner, Bernier, Snider, Benavides, Benninger

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Where is the Bensnider family from?

You can see how Bensnider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensnider family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bensnider families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bensnider's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bensnider families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Bensnider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensnider 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 Bensnider. 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 military records available for the last name Bensnider. For the veterans among your Bensnider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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