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Benwig Family History

Benwig 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: Bendig, Benis, Benzie, Benway, Beni, Helwig, Wenig, Bennis, Herwig

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Where is the Benwig family from?

You can see how Benwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benwig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Benwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Benwig family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benwig's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Benwig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benwig 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 33 census records available for the last name Benwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benwig 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Benwig. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benwig. For the veterans among your Benwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benwig lifespan?

Average Benwig life expectancy in 1976 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benwig 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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