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Benaka Family History

Benaka 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: Benak, Belka, Berka, Bena, Tanaka, Benda, Benko, Benza, Baka, Nonaka

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Where is the Benaka family from?

You can see how Benaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benaka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benaka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Benaka families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Benaka's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Benaka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benaka 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 90 census records available for the last name Benaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benaka 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Benaka. 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 4 military records available for the last name Benaka. For the veterans among your Benaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benaka lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Benaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Benaka in 1978 was 88, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benaka 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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