Beneson Family History

Beneson Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Benson, Beeson, Benenson, Benison, Bentson, Benston, Benton, Belson, Bendon, Benes

1,000 record(s) for Beneson

723	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
18	Military Records
75	Immigration Records
275	Census and Voter Lists
181	Member Trees

Where is the Beneson family from?

You can see how Beneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beneson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Beneson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Beneson families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beneson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Beneson families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beneson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beneson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beneson.

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

Salesman

50%

Farmer

50%

What Beneson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 275 census records available for the last name Beneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beneson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 75 immigration records available for the last name Beneson. 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.

Military Records

There are 18 military records available for the last name Beneson. For the veterans among your Beneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Beneson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Beneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Beneson in 1970 was 50, and 86 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beneson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.