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Benabe Family History

Benabe 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: Bernabe, Babe, Bence, Knabe, Tanabe, Beaber, Bene, Bena, Benzie

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Where is the Benabe family from?

You can see how Benabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benabe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benabe family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Benabe's in USA. California had the highest population of Benabe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benabe 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 400 census records available for the last name Benabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benabe 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Benabe. 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 56 military records available for the last name Benabe. For the veterans among your Benabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benabe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Benabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Benabe in 1968 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benabe 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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