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Bensette Family History

Bensette 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: Bessette, Bennette, Bennett, Binette, Benetti, Bassette, Bissette

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Where is the Bensette family from?

You can see how Bensette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bensette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Bensette families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Bensette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bensette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bensette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bensette. 100% of Bensette 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Bensette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensette 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bensette. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bensette. For the veterans among your Bensette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensette lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Bensette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bensette in 1975 was 58, and 71 in 1997.

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