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Benema Family History

Benema 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: Venema, Bene, Bena, Beeman, Benda, Benes, Benza, Enea, Benet, Beukema

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Where is the Benema family from?

You can see how Benema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benema family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Benema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Benema family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benema's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benema families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benema 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 11 census records available for the last name Benema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benema 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Benema. 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 3 military records available for the last name Benema. For the veterans among your Benema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benema lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Benema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Benema in 1966 was 82, and 74 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benema 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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