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Benlisa Family History

Benlisa 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: Benis, Bellina, Bellis, Delisa, Bennis, Bellia, Benish, Benoist

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Where is the Benlisa family from?

You can see how Benlisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benlisa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benlisa family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Benlisa's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Benlisa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benlisa 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 23 census records available for the last name Benlisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benlisa 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Benlisa. 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 Benlisa. For the veterans among your Benlisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benlisa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Benlisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Benlisa in 1967 was 61, and 27 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benlisa 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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