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Benso Family History

Benso 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: Benson, Benko, Penso, Beno, Benyo, Besso, Bens, Bento, Bense, Zeno

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Where is the Benso family from?

You can see how Benso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benso family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Benso family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benso's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Benso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benso 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 Benso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benso. 40% of Benso men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    40%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Baker
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benso 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Benso. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 117 military records available for the last name Benso. For the veterans among your Benso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benso lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Benso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Benso in 1965 was 50, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benso 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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