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Benston Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the name underlying Benstonhall in Eday in Orkney. English: variant of Beniston itself a variant of Bennison with an intrusive -t-.

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


Similar surnames: Benson, Benton, Beaston, Banton, Henton, Fenton, Leston, Lenton

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Where is the Benston family from?

You can see how Benston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Benston families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Benston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Benston. 100% of Benston men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Benston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benston 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Benston. 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 416 military records available for the last name Benston. For the veterans among your Benston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benston lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Benston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benston in 1955 was 54, and 54 in 2004.

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