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Benale Family History

Benale 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: Bentle, Bendle, Beale, Beal, Beadle, Bence, Belle, Bentley, Beagle

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Where is the Benale family from?

You can see how Benale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Benale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Benale families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benale's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Benale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benale 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 82 census records available for the last name Benale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benale 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Benale. 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 Benale. For the veterans among your Benale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benale lifespan?

Average Benale life expectancy in 1969 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benale 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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