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Benales Family History

Benales 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: Banales, Beales, Bentley, Bentle, Benes, Eales, Perales, Belles

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Where is the Benales family from?

You can see how Benales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benales family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Benales family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Benales's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Benales families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Benales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benales 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Benales. 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 21 military records available for the last name Benales. For the veterans among your Benales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benales lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Benales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Benales in 1971 was 85, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benales 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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