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Benshaw Family History

Benshaw 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: Henshaw, Renshaw, Belshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw, Bagshaw, Bentham, Besaw

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Where is the Benshaw family from?

You can see how Benshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Benshaw families living in Derbyshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benshaw's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Benshaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benshaw 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 Benshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benshaw. 100% of Benshaw 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%

What Benshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Benshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benshaw 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Benshaw. 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 69 military records available for the last name Benshaw. For the veterans among your Benshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benshaw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Benshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Benshaw in 1967 was 83, and 38 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benshaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benshaw 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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