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Bensons Family History

Bensons 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: Benson, Benston, Benton, Belson, Persons, Bendon, Beeson, Bensen

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Where is the Bensons family from?

You can see how Bensons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensons family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bensons families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Bensons families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bensons's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bensons families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Bensons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensons 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Bensons. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bensons. For the veterans among your Bensons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensons lifespan?

Average Bensons life expectancy in 1967 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensons 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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