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Benone Family History

Benone 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: Benne, Benson, Bence, Senne, Boone, Bene, Bone, Benton, Menon, Benner

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Where is the Benone family from?

You can see how Benone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Benone family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Benone's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Benone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benone 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 260 census records available for the last name Benone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benone 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Benone. 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 22 military records available for the last name Benone. For the veterans among your Benone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benone lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Benone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benone in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benone 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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