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Benian Family History

Benian 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: Bean, Benson, Berman, Bein, Belin, Benton, Yerian, Brennan, Bena

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Where is the Benian family from?

You can see how Benian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Benian families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Benian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Benian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benian 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 291 census records available for the last name Benian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benian 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Benian. 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 15 military records available for the last name Benian. For the veterans among your Benian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benian lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Benian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benian in 1968 was 84, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benian 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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