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Benysh Family History

Benysh 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: Benesh, Benish, Bench, Benis, Benes, Benisch, Berish, Denys, Benyo

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Where is the Benysh family from?

You can see how Benysh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benysh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benysh family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Benysh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benysh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benysh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Benysh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Benysh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benysh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benysh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Benysh. For the veterans among your Benysh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benysh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Benysh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benysh in 1968 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benysh 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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