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Benzies Family History

Benzies Surname Meaning

variant of Benzie with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Benzies family from?

You can see how Benzies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benzies families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Benzies family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzies's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benzies families in 1891.
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What did your Benzies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benzies. 100% of Benzies men worked as an Insurance Agent and 100% of Benzies 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Benzies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benzies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzies 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Benzies. 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 90 military records available for the last name Benzies. For the veterans among your Benzies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzies lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Benzies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benzies in 1947 was 45, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzies 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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