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Beneden Family History

Beneden 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: Benedek, Bender, Breeden, Breden, Bearden, Bendon, Bensen, Bendel

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Where is the Beneden family from?

You can see how Beneden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beneden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Beneden families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Beneden families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Beneden's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Beneden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beneden 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 47 census records available for the last name Beneden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beneden 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Beneden. 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 7 military records available for the last name Beneden. For the veterans among your Beneden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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