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Benison Name Meaning

English: variant of Bennison . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Benenson .

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


Similar surnames: Benson, Bennison, Tenison, Emison, Lewison, Bergson, Tennison, Belson

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Where is the Benison family from?

You can see how Benison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Benison families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Benison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benison families in 1891.
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What did your Benison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benison. 50% of Benison men worked as a Plumber and 85% of Benison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benison were Bricklayer and Domestic Help Paid. .

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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

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Domestic Help Paid
    5%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Benison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benison 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 22,000 immigration records available for the last name Benison. 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 595 military records available for the last name Benison. For the veterans among your Benison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benison lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Benison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Benison in 1961 was 86, and 55 in 2004.

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