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Benovides Family History

Benovides 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: Benavides, Benevides, Benavidez, Benites, Menzies, Bender, Genovese

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Where is the Benovides family from?

You can see how Benovides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benovides family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benovides families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Benovides families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Benovides's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Benovides families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benovides surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benovides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benovides. 74% of Benovides men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Pedler
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

What Benovides family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Benovides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benovides 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Benovides. 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 5 military records available for the last name Benovides. For the veterans among your Benovides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benovides lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Benovides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benovides in 1972 was 75, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benovides 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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