Benzon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Early Origins of the Benzon family

The surname Benzon was first found in Ferrara, a city and comune in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy, capital city of the Province of Ferrara. History dates the city back to 753. It was at war with Venice in 1471. It is a walled city and notable is the Church of S.Cristoforo. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time was in itself a family honor.

Early History of the Benzon family

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Benzon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Benzi, Benzo, Benza, Bensi, Penzo, Penza, Pensi, Penso, Benzizni, Benzani, Benzan and many more.

Early Notables of the Benzon family

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Benzon migration to the United States +

Benzon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Ferdinand Benzon, who settled in New York in 1830
John Benzon, who settled in Illinois in 1881