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Benali Family History

Benali 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: Beal, Bena, Bali, Bentle, Beni, Benanti, Benac, Bendle, Benak, Bernal

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Where is the Benali family from?

You can see how Benali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benali family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benali family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benali's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Benali families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benali 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 Benali ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benali. 100% of Benali men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Benali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Benali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benali 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Benali. 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 18 military records available for the last name Benali. For the veterans among your Benali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benali lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Benali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Benali in 1970 was 51, and 75 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benali

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benali 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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