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Benortham Family History

Benortham 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: Bentham, Northam, Bertram, Beetham, Benham, Wortham, Bertha, Botham

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Where is the Benortham family from?

You can see how Benortham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benortham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Benortham families living in Cornwall. This was about 86% of all the recorded Benortham's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Benortham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benortham 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 Benortham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benortham. 100% of Benortham 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%

What Benortham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Benortham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benortham 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 Benortham. 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 21 military records available for the last name Benortham. For the veterans among your Benortham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benortham lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Benortham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benortham in 1971 was 67, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benortham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benortham 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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