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Benignus Family History

Benignus 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: Benigno, Benigni, Benis, Bennis, Lenius, Bernius, Beins, Menius

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Where is the Benignus family from?

You can see how Benignus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benignus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benignus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Benignus families living in Texas. This was about 64% of all the recorded Benignus's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Benignus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benignus 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 Benignus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cleaning were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benignus. 60% of Benignus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Benignus women worked as a Cleaning.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaning
    100%

What Benignus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Benignus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benignus 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Benignus. 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 69 military records available for the last name Benignus. For the veterans among your Benignus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benignus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Benignus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benignus in 1962 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benignus 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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