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Origins of the Benz surname

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    In 1921, most Benzes lived in london

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    530 Benz Travel & migration records
    220 Benzes found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Benz

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    What are the most common Benz first names?

    John

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    Anna

    Anna Maria

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    Common jobs for Benzes

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    Common female occupations for Benzes in 1921

    Day Laborer

    3

    Governess

    2

    Housewife

    2

    Infant

    2

    Binderin

    1

    Common male occupations for Benzes in 1921

    Farm Hands

    11

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    11

    Clerks

    6

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    6

    Steinhauer

    6

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