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Benyas Family History

Benyas 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: Banyas, Benya, Bena, Bunyan, Bellas, Benis, Benda, Benes, Benza

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Where is the Benyas family from?

You can see how Benyas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benyas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benyas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Benyas family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benyas's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Benyas families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Benyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benyas 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Benyas. 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 24 military records available for the last name Benyas. For the veterans among your Benyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benyas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Benyas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Benyas in 1967 was 70, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benyas 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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