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Benias Family History

Benias 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: Benis, Elias, Bena, Banis, Bellas, Benda, Banyas, Benes, Benza

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Where is the Benias family from?

You can see how Benias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benias family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Benias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Benias family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Benias's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Benias families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chipper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benias. 100% of Benias men worked as a Chipper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chipper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Benias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benias 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Benias. 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 9 military records available for the last name Benias. For the veterans among your Benias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benias lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Benias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Benias in 1964 was 78, and 80 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benias 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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