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Bensur Family History

Bensur 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, Mansur, Bender, Benner, Beiser, Besser, Genser, Bonser

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Where is the Bensur family from?

You can see how Bensur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensur family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bensur family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bensur's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bensur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Bensur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensur 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 immigration records available for the last name Bensur. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bensur. For the veterans among your Bensur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensur lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Bensur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bensur in 1972 was 85, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bensur 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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