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Benom Family History

Benom 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: Beno, Benoy, Zeno, Benson, Ben, Bence, Bono, Bench, Beam, Bloom

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Where is the Benom family from?

You can see how Benom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Benom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Benom families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Benom's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Benom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benom 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 145 census records available for the last name Benom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benom 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Benom. 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 20 military records available for the last name Benom. For the veterans among your Benom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benom lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Benom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Benom in 1973 was 72, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benom 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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