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Benbigh Family History

Benbigh 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: Bendig, Hennigh, Bennight, Benish, Beamish, Bench, Fenrich, Bergh

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Where is the Benbigh family from?

You can see how Benbigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benbigh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Benbigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Benbigh families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Benbigh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Benbigh families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Benbigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benbigh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Benbigh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benbigh. For the veterans among your Benbigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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