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Benais Family History

Benais Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Benis, Bennis, Dennis, Bena, Banis, Donais, Kennis, Bellis, Benzie

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Where is the Benais family from?

You can see how Benais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benais family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benais family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Benais's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Benais families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Benais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benais census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 53 immigration records available for the last name Benais. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Benais. For the veterans among your Benais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benais lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Benais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Benais in 1971 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benais 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.

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