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Benback Family History

Benback 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: Boback, Feeback, Bellack, Reback, Benac, Bennick, Bendick, Benak

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Where is the Benback family from?

You can see how Benback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Benback families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Benback's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benback 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 81 census records available for the last name Benback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benback 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benback. 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 6 military records available for the last name Benback. For the veterans among your Benback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benback lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1981, in the United States, Benback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Benback in 1964 was 54, and 85 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benback 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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