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Bensema Family History

Bensema 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, Beukema, Bensman, Venema, Beseda, Bonnema, Bense

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Where is the Bensema family from?

You can see how Bensema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bensema families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bensema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bensema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bensema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bensema. 100% of Bensema men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Bensema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensema 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bensema. 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 42 military records available for the last name Bensema. For the veterans among your Bensema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensema lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bensema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bensema in 1970 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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