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Benyon Family History

Benyon Surname Meaning

see Beynon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Benyon family from?

You can see how Benyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benyon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 227 Benyon families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Benyon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benyon families in 1891.
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What did your Benyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benyon. 42% of Benyon men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Benyon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benyon were Chair Upholsterer and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    42%
  • Incapacitated
    24%
  • Organ Builder
    12%
  • Chair Upholsterer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Household Duties
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    2%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Benyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benyon 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 908 immigration records available for the last name Benyon. 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 930 military records available for the last name Benyon. For the veterans among your Benyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benyon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Benyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Benyon in 1963 was 61, and 75 in 2003.

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