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Benchell Family History

Benchell 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: Winchell, Getchell, Fenchel, Benthall, Bechel, Bendell, Burchell

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Where is the Benchell family from?

You can see how Benchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benchell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Benchell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Benchell families living in Wiltshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Benchell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Benchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benchell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benchell. 100% of Benchell women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Benchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Benchell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Benchell. For the veterans among your Benchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benchell lifespan?

Average Benchell life expectancy in 1979 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benchell 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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