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Benline Family History

Benline 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: Henline, Berlin, Belin, Exline, Bellina, Bellin, De Line, Benzie

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Where is the Benline family from?

You can see how Benline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Benline families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benline's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benline families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benline 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 Benline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benline. 42% of Benline men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benline 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Benline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Benline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benline 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Benline. 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 80 military records available for the last name Benline. For the veterans among your Benline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benline lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Benline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Benline in 1962 was 44, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benline 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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