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Beneda Family History

Beneda 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: Benda, Beseda, Banda, Breda, Bene, Lebeda, Bena, Pineda, Beed, Bunda

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Where is the Beneda family from?

You can see how Beneda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beneda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beneda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Beneda family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Beneda's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Beneda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beneda 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 Beneda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beneda. 77% of Beneda men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Beneda women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    77%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Beneda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beneda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beneda 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Beneda. 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 78 military records available for the last name Beneda. For the veterans among your Beneda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beneda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Beneda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Beneda in 1962 was 81, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beneda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beneda 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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