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Benlock Family History

Benlock 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: Bellock, Block, Bullock, Bellack, Sedlock, Bennick, Bendick, Tellock

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Where is the Benlock family from?

You can see how Benlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benlock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Benlock families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Benlock family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benlock's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Benlock families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benlock 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 Benlock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benlock. 100% of Benlock men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Benlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benlock 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Benlock. 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 Benlock. For the veterans among your Benlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benlock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Benlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Benlock in 1966 was 72, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benlock 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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