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Benser Family History

Benser 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: Bender, Benner, Beiser, Besser, Genser, Bonser, Bensen, Bensel

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Where is the Benser family from?

You can see how Benser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Benser families living in Manitoba. This was about 45% of all the recorded Benser's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Benser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benser. 15% of Benser men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Benser women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benser were Millwright and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Millwright
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
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What Benser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Benser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benser 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Benser. 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 188 military records available for the last name Benser. For the veterans among your Benser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Benser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Benser in 1965 was 88, and 79 in 2004.

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