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Bensmann Family History

Bensmann Surname 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: Bensman, Bermann, Bergmann, Bethmann, Behrmann, Weismann, Tessmann, Bussmann, Hansmann, Beckmann

700	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
37	Military Records
151	Immigration Records
230	Census and Voter Lists
631	Member Trees

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Where is the Bensmann family from?

You can see how Bensmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bensmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bensmann families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bensmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bensmann families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Bensmann family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 230 census records available for the last name Bensmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 151 immigration records available for the last name Bensmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 37 military records available for the last name Bensmann. For the veterans among your Bensmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensmann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bensmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bensmann in 1969 was 81, and 69 in 2001.

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Bensmann Surname Meaning

Where is the Bensmann family from?

What Bensmann family records will you find?

What is the average Bensmann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bensmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bensmann in 1969 was 81, and 69 in 2001.

Bensmann Family History

Bensmann Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Bensmann

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Where is the Bensmann family from?

What Bensmann family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Bensmann lifespan?

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Bensmann Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Bensmann

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Where is the Bensmann family from?

What Bensmann family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Bensmann family history

What is the average Bensmann lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bensmann family tree

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