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Benzen Family History

Benzen 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: Bensen, Betzen, Lenzen, Bentzen, Benzel, Benson, Bence, Dennen, Bezek

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Where is the Benzen family from?

You can see how Benzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Benzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Benzen family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Benzen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzen 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 375 census records available for the last name Benzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzen 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Benzen. 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 91 military records available for the last name Benzen. For the veterans among your Benzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Benzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Benzen in 1966 was 72, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzen 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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