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Benzeman Family History

Benzeman 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: Beeman, Venneman, Henneman, Bozeman, Begeman, Breneman, Engeman

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Where is the Benzeman family from?

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

What did your Benzeman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Benzeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzeman 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Benzeman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Benzeman. For the veterans among your Benzeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzeman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Benzeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Benzeman in 1972 was 64, and 76 in 1989.

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