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Benia Family History

Benia 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: Bena, Benis, Benda, Benza, Beni, Bania, Benik, Benya, Ben, Banda

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Where is the Benia family from?

You can see how Benia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Benia family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benia's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Benia families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benia 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 245 census records available for the last name Benia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benia 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Benia. 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 21 military records available for the last name Benia. For the veterans among your Benia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benia lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Benia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Benia in 1971 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benia 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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