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Benedey Family History

Benedey 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, Bentley, Bender, Bendy, Bendel, Beeley, Bensley, Benney

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Where is the Benedey family from?

You can see how Benedey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedey family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Benedey family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedey's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Benedey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedey 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 7 census records available for the last name Benedey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Benedey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Benedey. For the veterans among your Benedey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedey lifespan?

Average Benedey life expectancy in 1963 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedey 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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