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Benenson Family History

Benenson Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Russia): patronymic from the Yiddish male personal name Benye (a pet form of Beniamin; see Bien Benjamin) + German Sohn ‘son’.

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


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Where is the Benenson family from?

You can see how Benenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Benenson families living in Durham. This was about 48% of all the recorded Benenson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Benenson families in 1891.
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What did your Benenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Millinery Needlehand was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benenson. 50% of Benenson women worked as a Millinery Needlehand.

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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

  • Millinery Needlehand
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benenson 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 779 immigration records available for the last name Benenson. 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 202 military records available for the last name Benenson. For the veterans among your Benenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benenson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Benenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benenson in 1954 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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