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Benmore Family History

Benmore Surname Meaning

see Binmore.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Benmore family from?

You can see how Benmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benmore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Benmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Benmore families living in Devon. This was about 83% of all the recorded Benmore's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Benmore families in 1891.
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What did your Benmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benmore. 100% of Benmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benmore 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Benmore. 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 55 military records available for the last name Benmore. For the veterans among your Benmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benmore lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Benmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benmore in 1965 was 54, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benmore 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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