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Origins of the Benson surname

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About the Bensons

We have a total number of 110172 records for people with the last name Benson.

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Where do most Bensons live?

In 1921, most Bensons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bensons

How common is your surname?

437th most common surname in the UK

We have 83,700 records for the Benson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1486.

Who were Bensons most likely to marry?

Johnsons

&

Smiths

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What are the most common Benson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bensons

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

Common Female occupations for Bensons in 1921
Dressmaker

297

Domestic Servant

174

General Servant Domestic

169

Cotton Weaver

165

Laundress

161

Common Male occupations for Bensons in 1921
Farmer

316

General Labourer

278

Agricultural Labourer

239

Coal Miner

223

Joiner

214

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