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Benalich Family History

Benalich 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: Belich, Balich, Beinlich, Endlich, English, Balch, Beamish, Benedict

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Where is the Benalich family from?

You can see how Benalich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benalich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benalich family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Benalich's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Benalich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benalich 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 1 census records available for the last name Benalich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benalich 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Benalich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benalich. For the veterans among your Benalich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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