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Benica Family History

Benica 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: Bonica, Bence, Bernick, Bench, Monica, Senick, Belich, Bena, Benis

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Where is the Benica family from?

You can see how Benica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benica family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benica families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Benica families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benica's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Benica families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benica 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 189 census records available for the last name Benica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benica 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Benica. 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 16 military records available for the last name Benica. For the veterans among your Benica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benica lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Benica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Benica in 1975 was 84, and 63 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benica 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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