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Benedis Family History

Benedis 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, Benedict, Benis, Benes, Benedick, Bennis, Bendix, Benedek

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Where is the Benedis family from?

You can see how Benedis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benedis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benedis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedis 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 55 census records available for the last name Benedis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Benedis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Benedis. For the veterans among your Benedis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Benedis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Benedis in 1970 was 80, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedis 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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