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Bensey Family History

Bensey 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, Bessey, Bensel, Bensley, Benney, Bense, Ensey, Henley, Benson

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Where is the Bensey family from?

You can see how Bensey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bensey families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bensey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bensey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bensey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bensey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Musician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Bensey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Bensey. 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 48 military records available for the last name Bensey. For the veterans among your Bensey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bensey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bensey in 1965 was 50, and 85 in 2003.

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