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Benzie Family History

Benzie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Bennie. The letter -z- in the spelling of this name represents the Middle English letter ʒ pronounced as -y- or as a palatalization of the preceding -n-.

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


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Where is the Benzie family from?

You can see how Benzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benzie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 11 Benzie families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Benzie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benzie families in 1911.
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What did your Benzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Caretaker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Benzie. 100% of Benzie men worked as a Caretaker and 60% of Benzie women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Caretaker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Couturire
    40%

What Benzie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Benzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benzie. 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 735 military records available for the last name Benzie. For the veterans among your Benzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Benzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Benzie in 1955 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzie 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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