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Benedon Family History

Benedon 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: Bendon, Benson, Benston, Benton, Hendon, Beeson, Gevedon, Weedon

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Where is the Benedon family from?

You can see how Benedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Benedon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Benedon families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Benedon families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Benedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedon 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Benedon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Benedon. For the veterans among your Benedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Benedon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Benedon in 1972 was 65, and 83 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedon 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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