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Benlton Family History

Benlton 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: Belton, Benston, Benton, Elton, Benson, Fenton, Beaston, Felton

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Where is the Benlton family from?

You can see how Benlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benlton family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Benlton family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Benlton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benlton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benlton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Benlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benlton 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Benlton. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Benlton. For the veterans among your Benlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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