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Bensavage Family History

Bensavage 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: Savage, Sincavage, Benavente, Sauvage, Lestage, Benge, Lesage

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Where is the Bensavage family from?

You can see how Bensavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bensavage families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bensavage's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Bensavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensavage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bensavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bensavage. 100% of Bensavage men worked as a Factory Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Bensavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensavage 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bensavage. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Bensavage. For the veterans among your Bensavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensavage lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bensavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bensavage in 1964 was 52, and 88 in 2003.

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