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Benzinger Family History

Benzinger Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from Benzingen in Württemberg near Sigmaringen. Compare Bentzinger.

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


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Where is the Benzinger family from?

You can see how Benzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Benzinger family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzinger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Benzinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzinger 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 Benzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benzinger. 20% of Benzinger men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Benzinger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benzinger were Farm Laborer and Wrapper.

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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
    20%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Wrapper
    12%

What Benzinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzinger 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 945 immigration records available for the last name Benzinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benzinger. For the veterans among your Benzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzinger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Benzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benzinger in 1947 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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