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Benzor Family History

Benzor 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: Venzor, Enzor, Benson, Benton, Senior, Bender, Benner, Benko, Benzie

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Where is the Benzor family from?

You can see how Benzor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benzor family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benzor's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Benzor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzor 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 Benzor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Orange Picker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benzor. 50% of Benzor men worked as an Orange Picker.

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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

  • Orange Picker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Benzor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Benzor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzor 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Benzor. 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 75 military records available for the last name Benzor. For the veterans among your Benzor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzor lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Benzor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Benzor in 1962 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benzor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzor 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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