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Benhayon Family History

Benhayon 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: Benjamin, Benson, Kenyon, Benston, Benton, Beaton, Behan, Bendon

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Where is the Benhayon family from?

You can see how Benhayon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benhayon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benhayon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Benhayon families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Benhayon's in USA. California had the highest population of Benhayon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Benhayon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benhayon 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 Benhayon. 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 20 military records available for the last name Benhayon. For the veterans among your Benhayon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benhayon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Benhayon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benhayon in 1955 was 55, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benhayon 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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