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Origins of the Benmore surname

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About the Benmores

We have a total number of 598 records for people with the last name Benmore.

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Where do most Benmores live?

In 1921, most Benmores lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Benmores

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 523 records for the Benmore surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.

Who were Benmores most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Benmores.

What are the most common Benmore first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Benmores

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Benmores in 1921
General Servant

4

Dress Maker

3

Merchant's Clerk

3

Domestic Servant

2

Agricultural Labourer Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Benmores in 1921
Barge Builder

4

Carpenter

4

Labour

3

Wheelwright

3

Agricultural Labourer

2

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