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Benovy Family History

Benovy 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: Benoy, Genova, Bendy, Benway, Beno, Novy, Benney, Benoit, Benny

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Where is the Benovy family from?

You can see how Benovy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benovy family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Benovy family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benovy's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Benovy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benovy 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 13 census records available for the last name Benovy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benovy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Benovy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Benovy. For the veterans among your Benovy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benovy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Benovy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Benovy in 1978 was 67, and 72 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benovy 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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