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Benskin Family History

Benskin Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire): possibly from a Dutch diminutive of the personal name Benedikt (see Benedict)

+ the diminutive suffix -kin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benskin family from?

You can see how Benskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benskin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Benskin families living in Leicestershire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Benskin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Benskin families in 1891.
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What did your Benskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benskin. 100% of Benskin men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Benskin 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Benskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benskin 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Benskin. 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 677 military records available for the last name Benskin. For the veterans among your Benskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benskin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Benskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benskin in 1955 was 55, and 87 in 2004.

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