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Benzing Name Meaning

South German: variant of Benzinger .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bensing, Bening, Penning, Benzinger, Benning, Beuning, Bendig

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Where is the Benzing family from?

You can see how Benzing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benzing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Benzing family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzing's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benzing families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benzing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benzing. 18% of Benzing men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Benzing women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benzing were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Benzing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzing 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Benzing. 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 742 military records available for the last name Benzing. For the veterans among your Benzing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzing lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Benzing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benzing in 1954 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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