Origins of the Bensen surname
About the Bensens
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Interesting facts about Bensen
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We have for the Bensen surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Bensen first names?
John
William
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Bensens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bensens in 1921
Cotton Weaver
3
Fund Holder
3
Charwoman
2
Mariner
2
Throstle Spinner Cotton
2
Common male occupations for Bensens in 1921
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3
Cook
3
Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen
3
Able Seaman
2
Agricultural Labourer
2
