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Benine Family History

Benine 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: Benne, Benike, Beine, Bening, Bonine, Devine, Bence, Senne, Bein

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Where is the Benine family from?

You can see how Benine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Benine family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benine's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Benine families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Benine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benine 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Benine. 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 6 military records available for the last name Benine. For the veterans among your Benine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benine lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Benine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benine in 1980 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benine 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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