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Bensing Family History

Bensing Surname Meaning

German: variant of Benzing.

Dutch: habitational name from Bensinge farmstead in Tymaarlo Drenthe province which once belonged to a certain Benso and his kin.

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


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Where is the Bensing family from?

You can see how Bensing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bensing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bensing families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bensing's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bensing families in 1891.
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What did your Bensing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bensing. 15% of Bensing men worked as a Clerk and 30% of Bensing women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bensing were Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 294 immigration records available for the last name Bensing. 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 502 military records available for the last name Bensing. For the veterans among your Bensing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensing lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bensing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bensing in 1951 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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