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Benight Family History

Benight 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: Bennight, Knight, Bright, Enright, Benigno, Basnight, Benigni, Leight

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Where is the Benight family from?

You can see how Benight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benight family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Benight families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Benight's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Benight families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benight surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benight ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benight. 34% of Benight men worked as a Painter and 100% of Benight women worked as a Farm 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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Minister
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Benight family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benight 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Benight. 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 244 military records available for the last name Benight. For the veterans among your Benight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benight lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benight in 1963 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benight

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benight 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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