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Benoway Family History

Benoway 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: Benway, Benoy, Conway, Alloway, Genova, Bentley, Bena, Longway, Benda

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Where is the Benoway family from?

You can see how Benoway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benoway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benoway families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Benoway family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benoway's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Benoway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benoway 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 46 census records available for the last name Benoway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benoway 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Benoway. 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 6 military records available for the last name Benoway. For the veterans among your Benoway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benoway lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Benoway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benoway in 1988 was 94, and 74 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benoway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benoway 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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