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Benzies Name Meaning

variant of Benzie with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Menzies, Benzie, Benis, Benes, Bennis, Berzins, Bennie, Hennies

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Where is the Benzies family from?

You can see how Benzies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benzies families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 15 Benzies families living in Banffshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Benzies's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Benzies families in 1841.
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What did your Benzies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benzies. 100% of Benzies men worked as an Insurance Agent and 100% of Benzies 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benzies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzies 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Benzies. 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 90 military records available for the last name Benzies. For the veterans among your Benzies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzies lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2001, in the United States, Benzies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benzies in 1947 was 45, and 70 in 2001.

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