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Benaise Family History

Benaise 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: Benis, Necaise, Benzie, Belaire, Bennis, Bennie, Benike, Blaise

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Where is the Benaise family from?

You can see how Benaise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benaise family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Benaise families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Benaise's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Benaise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benaise 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 4 census records available for the last name Benaise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benaise 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Benaise. 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 35 military records available for the last name Benaise. For the veterans among your Benaise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benaise lifespan?

Average Benaise life expectancy in 2002 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benaise 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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