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Benzar Family History

Benzar 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: Benza, Bear, Bonar, Bena, Bender, Benner, Menza, Benda, Bejar, Benzie

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Where is the Benzar family from?

You can see how Benzar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benzar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benzar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benzar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Benzar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzar 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Benzar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Benzar. For the veterans among your Benzar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Benzar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Benzar in 1978 was 70, and 87 in 2000.

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