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Benselin Family History

Benselin 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: Bensen, Bensel, Wendelin, Enslin, Benskin, Henslin, Benjamin

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Where is the Benselin family from?

You can see how Benselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benselin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Benselin family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Benselin's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Benselin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benselin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benselin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benselin. 100% of Benselin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Benselin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Benselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benselin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Benselin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Benselin. For the veterans among your Benselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benselin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Benselin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Benselin in 1971 was 73, and 72 in 1980.

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