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Bensene Family History

Bensene 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: Bensen, Benson, Bessent, Senseney, Bensel, Jensen, Bernsen, Bentsen

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Where is the Bensene family from?

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

What did your Bensene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bensene. 100% of Bensene women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Bensene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensene 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 Bensene. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bensene. For the veterans among your Bensene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensene lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Bensene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bensene in 1964 was 68, and 70 in 1994.

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