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Benorthan Family History

Benorthan 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: Bentham, Northam, Bertman, Bertran, Bertha, Benthin, Nortman, Worthan

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Where is the Benorthan family from?

You can see how Benorthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benorthan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Benorthan family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Benorthan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Benorthan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benorthan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benorthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benorthan. 100% of Benorthan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Benorthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benorthan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Benorthan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Benorthan. For the veterans among your Benorthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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