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Benold Family History

Benold 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: Tenold, Menold, Bezold, Bold, Arnold, Reynold, Penfold, Herold

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Where is the Benold family from?

You can see how Benold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benold family living in Arkansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Benold's in USA. Arkansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Benold families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Benold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benold 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Benold. 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 71 military records available for the last name Benold. For the veterans among your Benold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benold lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Benold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Benold in 1969 was 85, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benold 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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