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Benbury Family History

Benbury 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: Banbury, Hanbury, Embury, Danbury, Bembry, Beury, Newbury, Seabury

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Where is the Benbury family from?

You can see how Benbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Benbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Benbury families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benbury's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Benbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benbury 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Benbury. 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 82 military records available for the last name Benbury. For the veterans among your Benbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benbury lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Benbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benbury in 1961 was 61, and 101 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benbury 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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