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Benley Family History

Benley Surname Meaning

see Binley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Benley family from?

You can see how Benley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Benley families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Benley's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Benley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benley 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 Benley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benley. 87% of Benley 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
    87%
  • Domestic Help
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benley 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Benley. 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 176 military records available for the last name Benley. For the veterans among your Benley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benley lifespan?

Average Benley life expectancy in 1974 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benley 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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