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Benhar Family History

Benhar 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: Benham, Behar, Benhart, Bear, Becher, Bachar, Bernhard, Bonar, Bena

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Where is the Benhar family from?

You can see how Benhar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benhar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benhar families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Benhar families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Benhar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Benhar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benhar 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 48 census records available for the last name Benhar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benhar 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Benhar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benhar. For the veterans among your Benhar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benhar lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Benhar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benhar in 1993 was 85, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benhar 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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