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Benith Family History

Benith 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: Benitz, Benito, Beith, Benish, Bench, Weith, Beitz, Belich, Bonito

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Where is the Benith family from?

You can see how Benith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Benith families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Benith's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Benith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benith 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 58 census records available for the last name Benith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benith 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Benith. 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 13 military records available for the last name Benith. For the veterans among your Benith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benith lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Benith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benith in 1965 was 71, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benith 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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