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Bensheimer Family History

Bensheimer 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: Gensheimer, Berkheimer, Melsheimer, Berkheiser, Gensemer, Westheimer

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Where is the Bensheimer family from?

You can see how Bensheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bensheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bensheimer families living in Indiana. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bensheimer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bensheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bensheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bensheimer. 60% of Bensheimer men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Bensheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensheimer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bensheimer. 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 Bensheimer. For the veterans among your Bensheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensheimer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Bensheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bensheimer in 1970 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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