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Bensal Family History

Bensal Name 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: Bansal, Bensel, Beal, Benson, Bena, Pensyl, Benda, Sensel, Bengel

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Where is the Bensal family from?

You can see how Bensal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bensal families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bensal families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bensal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bensal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bensal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shoe Shiner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bensal. 50% of Bensal men worked as a Shoe Shiner. .

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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

  • Shoe Shiner
    50%
  • Presser
    50%
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What Bensal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Bensal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensal 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Bensal. 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 Bensal. For the veterans among your Bensal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Bensal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bensal in 1967 was 74, and 86 in 1998.

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