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Benadava Family History

Benadava 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: Benda, Ben-david, Bendall, Beadle, Banda, Genova, Benedict, Belgrave

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Where is the Benadava family from?

You can see how Benadava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benadava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benadava family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benadava's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Benadava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benadava 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 3 census records available for the last name Benadava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benadava 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Benadava. 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 Benadava. For the veterans among your Benadava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benadava lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Benadava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Benadava in 1979 was 82, and 92 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benadava 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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