Benniston Family History

Benniston Surname Meaning

see Beniston.

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

Similar surnames: Denniston, Penniston, Kenniston, Bennison, Bennington, Benston, Peniston, Keniston, Pennison, Benison

2,000 record(s) for Benniston

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
32	Military Records
39	Immigration Records
390	Census and Voter Lists
866	Member Trees

Where is the Benniston family from?

You can see how Benniston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benniston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Benniston families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Benniston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Benniston families in 1891.

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

What did your Benniston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, artificial silk spinner and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benniston. 100% of Benniston men worked as an artificial silk spinner and 100% of Benniston women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties.

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 1939

artificial silk spinner

100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Benniston family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 390 census records available for the last name Benniston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benniston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Benniston. 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 32 military records available for the last name Benniston. For the veterans among your Benniston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Benniston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benniston 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.