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Benhaus Family History

Benhaus 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: Obenhaus, Venhaus, Neuhaus, Gelhaus, Nienhaus, Benham, Oberhaus

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Where is the Benhaus family from?

You can see how Benhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Benhaus families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benhaus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Benhaus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Benhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benhaus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benhaus. 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 Benhaus. For the veterans among your Benhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benhaus lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1990, in the United States, Benhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Benhaus in 1987 was 102, and 93 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benhaus 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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