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Benzel Family History

Benzel Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of Benz.

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


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Where is the Benzel family from?

You can see how Benzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benzel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Benzel family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzel's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Benzel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benzel. 27% of Benzel men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Benzel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benzel were Manager and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Secretary
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Benzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzel 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Benzel. 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 727 military records available for the last name Benzel. For the veterans among your Benzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Benzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benzel in 1956 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzel 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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