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Beniger Family History

Beniger 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: Benziger, Weniger, Berger, Beringer, Beger, Seiger, Venier, Bender

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Where is the Beniger family from?

You can see how Beniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beniger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Beniger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Beniger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Beniger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Beniger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beniger 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 Beniger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Beniger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Beniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beniger 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Beniger. 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 31 military records available for the last name Beniger. For the veterans among your Beniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beniger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Beniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Beniger in 1965 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beniger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beniger 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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