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Benenson Name Meaning

Jewish (from Russia): patronymic from the Yiddish male personal name Benye (a pet form of Beniamin; see Bien Benjamin ) + German Sohn ‘son’.

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


Similar surnames: Berenson, Benson, Rosenson, Bernson, Engelson, Bengtson, Bernsen

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Where is the Benenson family from?

You can see how Benenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Benenson families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Benenson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Benenson families in 1911.
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What did your Benenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benenson. 65% of Benenson men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Benenson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benenson were Broker and Typist. .

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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

  • Salesman
    65%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Executive
    12%
  • Broker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Typist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benenson 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 779 immigration records available for the last name Benenson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 202 military records available for the last name Benenson. For the veterans among your Benenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benenson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Benenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benenson in 1954 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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