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Benzon Family History

Benzon Surname Meaning

Danish: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Benjamin or Bernhard of German origin (compare Benson).

Filipino: Chinese Filipino surname formed with Chinese 孫 or sūn ‘grandchild’ as the second element.

The first element is usually a reference to birth order or a prominent characteristic of the person.

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


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Where is the Benzon family from?

You can see how Benzon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benzon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Benzon families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Benzon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benzon families in 1891.
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What did your Benzon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benzon. 100% of Benzon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benzon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzon 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Benzon. 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 374 military records available for the last name Benzon. For the veterans among your Benzon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benzon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Benzon in 1963 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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