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Benlon Family History

Benlon Name 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: Benson, Benton, Fenlon, Bendon, Bellon, Berlin, Kenyon, Fenton

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Where is the Benlon family from?

You can see how Benlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benlon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Benlon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Benlon families living in Alabama. This was about 80% of all the recorded Benlon's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Benlon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benlon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benlon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benlon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Benlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benlon 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Benlon. 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 48 military records available for the last name Benlon. For the veterans among your Benlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benlon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Benlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Benlon in 1970 was 90, and 84 in 2003.

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