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Benedom Family History

Benedom 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: Benedum, Bendon, Benedek, Benedix, Leedom, Benson, Benedict, Endo

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Where is the Benedom family from?

You can see how Benedom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Benedom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Benedom families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedom's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benedom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedom 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 86 census records available for the last name Benedom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedom 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Benedom. 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 27 military records available for the last name Benedom. For the veterans among your Benedom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedom lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Benedom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Benedom in 1968 was 93, and 93 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedom 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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