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Bensdorf Family History

Bensdorf 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: Bendorf, Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Benshoff, Bergdorf, Endorf, Wendorf

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Where is the Bensdorf family from?

You can see how Bensdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bensdorf families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bensdorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bensdorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bensdorf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Bensdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensdorf 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Bensdorf. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bensdorf. For the veterans among your Bensdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensdorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Bensdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bensdorf in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2002.

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