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Benoya Family History

Benoya 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: Bedoya, Benoy, Benya, Genova, Bena, Noya, Benda, Bendy, Benza, Beno

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Where is the Benoya family from?

You can see how Benoya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benoya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benoya family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Benoya's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Benoya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benoya 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 6 census records available for the last name Benoya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benoya 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Benoya. 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 30 military records available for the last name Benoya. For the veterans among your Benoya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benoya lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1969, in the United States, Benoya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Benoya in 1962 was 73, and 71 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benoya 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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