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Benvie Family History

Benvie Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Benvie in Angus.

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


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Where is the Benvie family from?

You can see how Benvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benvie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benvie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 13 Benvie families living in Perthshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benvie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Benvie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benvie 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 Benvie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benvie. 100% of Benvie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Benvie 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Benvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benvie 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Benvie. 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 256 military records available for the last name Benvie. For the veterans among your Benvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benvie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Benvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Benvie in 1965 was 67, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benvie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benvie 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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