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Benseth Family History

Benseth 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: Helseth, Kenneth, Berreth, Bennett, Nesseth, Borseth, Bensen

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Where is the Benseth family from?

You can see how Benseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benseth family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benseth's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Benseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benseth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Benseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benseth 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Benseth. 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 7 military records available for the last name Benseth. For the veterans among your Benseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benseth lifespan?

Average Benseth life expectancy in 1965 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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