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Benlehr Family History

Benlehr 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: Betler, Beller, Bender, Benner, Beeler, Beiler, Behler, Benter

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Where is the Benlehr family from?

You can see how Benlehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benlehr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benlehr family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benlehr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benlehr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benlehr 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 31 census records available for the last name Benlehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benlehr 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Benlehr. 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 11 military records available for the last name Benlehr. For the veterans among your Benlehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benlehr lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Benlehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Benlehr in 1974 was 92, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benlehr 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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