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Benville Family History

Benville 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: Banville, Belville, Beville, Renville, Bonville, Deville, Linville

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Where is the Benville family from?

You can see how Benville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benville family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benville families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 13 Benville families living in Lancashire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Benville's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benville families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benville 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 Benville ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benville. 100% of Benville 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 687 census records available for the last name Benville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benville 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Benville. 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 110 military records available for the last name Benville. For the veterans among your Benville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benville lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Benville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Benville in 1974 was 82, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benville 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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