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Benry Family History

Benry 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: Henry, Berry, Beery, Bendy, Penry, Beury, Beary, Benny, Benoy, Bear

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Where is the Benry family from?

You can see how Benry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Benry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Benry family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benry's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Benry families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benry 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 309 census records available for the last name Benry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benry 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Benry. 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 40 military records available for the last name Benry. For the veterans among your Benry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benry 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benry

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