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Benwell Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Benhall (Suffolk) Benwell (Northumberland) or Banwell Farm in North Mundham (Sussex).

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


Similar surnames: Bonwell, Banwell, Bendell, Penwell, Bedwell, Fennell, Jewell, Elwell

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Where is the Benwell family from?

You can see how Benwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Benwell family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Benwell's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Benwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benwell. 62% of Benwell men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Benwell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benwell were Farm Hand and Manager. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Manager
    40%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Benwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benwell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 919 military records available for the last name Benwell. For the veterans among your Benwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benwell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Benwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Benwell in 1960 was 58, and 43 in 2004.

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