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Benzell Family History

Benzell 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: Bendell, Wenzell, Benzel, Fennell, Hensell, Ezell, Wenzel, Menzel

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Where is the Benzell family from?

You can see how Benzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Benzell families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benzell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Benzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzell 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Benzell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Benzell. For the veterans among your Benzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Benzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Benzell in 1967 was 77, and 67 in 1989.

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