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Benwick Family History

Benwick 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: Fenwick, Beswick, Berwick, Bewick, Renwick, Bennick, Bendick, Bernick

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Where is the Benwick family from?

You can see how Benwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benwick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benwick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Benwick families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Benwick's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Benwick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benwick 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 Benwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benwick. 100% of Benwick 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 547 census records available for the last name Benwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benwick 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Benwick. 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 27 military records available for the last name Benwick. For the veterans among your Benwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benwick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Benwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Benwick in 1966 was 76, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benwick 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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