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Bensang Family History

Bensang 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: Bensing, Benson, Bensen, Rensing, Lensing, Mensing, Benning, Bensman

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Bensang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensang 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bensang. 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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There are 25 military records available for the last name Bensang. For the veterans among your Bensang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensang lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Bensang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bensang in 1985 was 75, and 89 in 1999.

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