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Benagh Family History

Benagh 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: Bench, Beach, Bergh, Bena, Reagh, Benge, Benac, Beath, Benak, Banach

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Where is the Benagh family from?

You can see how Benagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benagh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benagh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Benagh families living in Alabama. This was about 71% of all the recorded Benagh's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Benagh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benagh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benagh. 100% of Benagh women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Benagh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Benagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benagh 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Benagh. 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 60 military records available for the last name Benagh. For the veterans among your Benagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benagh lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Benagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benagh in 1961 was 49, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benagh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benagh 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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