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Benzee Family History

Benzee 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, Benzel, Bence, Bezek, Bene, Wenzel, Bender, Benner, Menzel

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Where is the Benzee family from?

You can see how Benzee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benzee families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Benzee families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benzee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benzee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benzee ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Benzee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzee 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 Benzee. 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 23 military records available for the last name Benzee. For the veterans among your Benzee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Benzee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Benzee in 1966 was 70, and 97 in 1992.

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