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Benalt Family History

Benalt 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: Beal, Denault, Bena, Belt, Bernat, Bentle, Lenart, Bendt, Benanti

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Where is the Benalt family from?

You can see how Benalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benalt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benalt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Benalt families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Benalt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Benalt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benalt 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 71 census records available for the last name Benalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benalt 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Benalt. 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 Benalt. For the veterans among your Benalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benalt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Benalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Benalt in 1972 was 65, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benalt 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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