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Benina Family History

Benina 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: Bening, Penna, Senna, Bein, Regina, Belin, Menna, Bena, Bina, Pecina

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Where is the Benina family from?

You can see how Benina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benina family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Benina's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Benina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benina 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 155 census records available for the last name Benina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benina 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Benina. 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 Benina. For the veterans among your Benina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benina lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Benina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benina in 1988 was 62, and 55 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benina 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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