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Benlie Family History

Benlie 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: Benzie, Bennie, Berlin, Bence, Belle, Bene, Belin, Leslie, Bailie

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Where is the Benlie family from?

You can see how Benlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Benlie family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benlie's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Benlie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benlie 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 23 census records available for the last name Benlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benlie 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Benlie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Benlie. For the veterans among your Benlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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