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Benhour Family History

Benhour 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: Bonjour, Isenhour, Icenhour, Obenour, Benhoff, Benson, Becher

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Where is the Benhour family from?

You can see how Benhour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benhour family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Benhour families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Benhour's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Benhour families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benhour 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 49 census records available for the last name Benhour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benhour 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Benhour. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benhour. For the veterans among your Benhour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benhour lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Benhour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benhour in 1967 was 65, and 70 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benhour 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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