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Benlow Family History

Benlow 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: Bellow, Below, Benbow, Enlow, Benson, Barlow, Bello, Ballow, Bellew

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Where is the Benlow family from?

You can see how Benlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benlow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benlow families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Benlow families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Benlow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Benlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benlow 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 Benlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benlow. 86% of Benlow 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
    86%
  • Woollen Weaver
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benlow 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Benlow. 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 75 military records available for the last name Benlow. For the veterans among your Benlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benlow lifespan?

Average Benlow life expectancy in 1978 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benlow 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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