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Beneby Family History

Beneby 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: Beeby, Bene, Beery, Denby, Bendy, Benes, Baney, Benway, Berney, Benet

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Where is the Beneby family from?

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

In 1940, Janitor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beneby. 100% of Beneby men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Beneby women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Beneby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Beneby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beneby 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Beneby. 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 39 military records available for the last name Beneby. For the veterans among your Beneby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beneby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beneby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beneby in 1963 was 71, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beneby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beneby 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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