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Benall Family History

Benall Surname 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: Beall, Bendall, Benally, Bell, Beal, Ball, Kendall, Bena, Bagnall

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Where is the Benall family from?

You can see how Benall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benall families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Benall families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Benall's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Benall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benall. 100% of Benall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Benall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benall 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Benall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Benall. For the veterans among your Benall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benall lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Benall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benall in 1988 was 26, and 58 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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