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Beniston Family History

Beniston Surname Meaning

A variant of Bennison with an intrusive -t-. Redmonds Dictionary of Yorks Surnames notes that Francis Bennystone 1574 in York Registry Wills (Loftus NR Yorks) appears in the parish next to Liverton.

In this area, the surnames Benson and Benneson have a long history.

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


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Where is the Beniston family from?

You can see how Beniston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beniston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Beniston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Beniston families living in Staffordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Beniston's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Beniston families in 1891.
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What did your Beniston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beniston. 16% of Beniston men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Beniston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beniston were Colliery Lewer (belon) and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Colliery Hewer
    16%
  • Railway Clerk
    16%
  • Colliery Lewer (belon)
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beniston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beniston 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Beniston. 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 205 military records available for the last name Beniston. For the veterans among your Beniston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beniston lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Beniston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Beniston in 1968 was 81, and 80 in 2002.

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