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Benbrook Family History

Benbrook Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places called Binbrook (in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire) named in Old English with binnan ‘within’ + brōc ‘brook’ i.e. ‘surrounded by a loop of a brook’.

Alternatively the first element may be an Old English personal name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benbrook family from?

You can see how Benbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Benbrook families living in Warwickshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Benbrook's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Benbrook families in 1891.
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What did your Benbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benbrook. 50% of Benbrook men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Benbrook 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

  • Railway Clerk
    50%
  • Bakery Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benbrook 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Benbrook. 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 404 military records available for the last name Benbrook. For the veterans among your Benbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benbrook lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Benbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Benbrook in 1947 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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