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Benris Family History

Benris 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: Benis, Bennis, Dennis, Boris, Baris, Banis, Beers, Kennis, Ferris

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Where is the Benris family from?

You can see how Benris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Benris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Benris family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benris's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Benris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benris 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 Benris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benris. 50% of Benris men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Mechanic
    50%

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Benris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benris 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Benris. 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 7 military records available for the last name Benris. For the veterans among your Benris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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