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Benenhaley Family History

Benenhaley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified surname reputedly 'Turkish' (in fact Arabic from North Africa which was in the past part of the Ottoman Empire) Ben Ali a patronymic composed of Arabic ben ‘son’ and the personal name Ali.

The surname Benenhaley originates from SC and is borne by the so-called Turks of South Carolina (also known as Turks of Sumter County) an ethnic group of disputed mixed (apparently largely Moor or Arabic from North Africa but also some Native American and European) ancestry.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benenhaley family from?

You can see how Benenhaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benenhaley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Benenhaley families living in South Carolina. This was about 95% of all the recorded Benenhaley's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Benenhaley families in 1920.
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What did your Benenhaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benenhaley. 53% of Benenhaley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Benenhaley women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benenhaley were Farmer and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    48%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Benenhaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benenhaley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Benenhaley. 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 108 military records available for the last name Benenhaley. For the veterans among your Benenhaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benenhaley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Benenhaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benenhaley in 1957 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

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