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Benl Family History

Benl 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: Bell, Beal, Ben, Bel, Bene, Bena, Benn, Beil, Beni, Berl

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Where is the Benl family from?

You can see how Benl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benl family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Benl families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Benl family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benl's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Benl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benl 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 Benl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benl. 100% of Benl men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Benl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benl 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Benl. 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 37 military records available for the last name Benl. For the veterans among your Benl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benl lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Benl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Benl in 1975 was 88, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benl 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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