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Bensco Family History

Bensco 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: Besco, Bensch, Benson, Bence, Bench, Bosco, Benston, Rensch, Esco

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Where is the Bensco family from?

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

What did your Bensco ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bensco ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Bensco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensco 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bensco. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bensco. For the veterans among your Bensco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensco lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Bensco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bensco in 1978 was 84, and 64 in 1997.

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