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Benzine Family History

Benzine 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: Benzie, Benzing, Berzins, Henline, Bennie, Benne, Benike, Benning

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Where is the Benzine family from?

You can see how Benzine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benzine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Benzine families living in Wisconsin. This was about 42% of all the recorded Benzine's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Benzine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benzine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benzine. 60% of Benzine 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%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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What Benzine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Benzine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzine 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Benzine. 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 46 military records available for the last name Benzine. For the veterans among your Benzine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzine lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Benzine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Benzine in 1969 was 90, and 46 in 2004.

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