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Benwood Family History

Benwood 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: Henwood, Elwood, Heywood, Redwood, Linwood, Benford, Bedgood, Inwood

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Where is the Benwood family from?

You can see how Benwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benwood families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Benwood family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Benwood's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Benwood families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benwood surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Benwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benwood 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Benwood. 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 69 military records available for the last name Benwood. For the veterans among your Benwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benwood lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Benwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Benwood in 1970 was 77, and 71 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benwood 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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