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Benion Family History

Benion Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Bennion.

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


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Where is the Benion family from?

You can see how Benion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Benion families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Benion's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benion families in 1911.
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What did your Benion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benion. 36% of Benion men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Benion women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benion were Salesman and Cook.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Owner
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    46%
  • Housewife
    37%
  • Cook
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benion 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Benion. 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 232 military records available for the last name Benion. For the veterans among your Benion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benion lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Benion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Benion in 1962 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benion 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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