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Benziger Family History

Benziger Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Benzinger.

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


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Where is the Benziger family from?

You can see how Benziger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benziger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benziger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Benziger families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Benziger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benziger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benziger 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 Benziger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benziger. 46% of Benziger men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Benziger women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benziger were Executive and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Farming
    37%
  • Executive
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Steno
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

What Benziger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benziger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benziger 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 Benziger. 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 235 military records available for the last name Benziger. For the veterans among your Benziger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benziger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benziger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Benziger in 1963 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benziger 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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