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Benbough Family History

Benbough Surname Meaning

see Benbow.

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


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Where is the Benbough family from?

You can see how Benbough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benbough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Benbough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Benbough families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Benbough's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Benbough families in 1891.
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What did your Benbough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benbough. 100% of Benbough 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 150 census records available for the last name Benbough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benbough 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Benbough. 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 19 military records available for the last name Benbough. For the veterans among your Benbough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benbough lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Benbough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Benbough in 1962 was 85, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benbough 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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