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Origins of the Beynon surname

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Where do most Beynons live?

In 1921, most Beynons lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Beynons

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We have 22,300 records for the Beynon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Beynons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Beynon first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Beynons

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

Common Female occupations for Beynons in 1921
Dressmaker

136

General Servant Domestic

65

General Servant

60

House Servant

52

Servant

51

Common Male occupations for Beynons in 1921
Farmer

237

Coal Miner

230

Coal Miner Hewer

152

Carpenter

89

Farmers Son

82

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