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Benedig Family History

Benedig 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: Benedix, Bendig, Benedict, Benedick, Bendix, Benedek, Bendik, Kendig

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Where is the Benedig family from?

You can see how Benedig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedig family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Benedig families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedig's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Benedig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedig 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 20 census records available for the last name Benedig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedig 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Benedig. 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 4 military records available for the last name Benedig. For the veterans among your Benedig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Benedig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Benedig in 1966 was 79, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedig 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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