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Benrey Family History

Benrey 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: Benney, Berrey, Henry, Berry, Henley, Bence, Berley, Bentley, Binney

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Where is the Benrey family from?

You can see how Benrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benrey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Benrey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Benrey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benrey 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 64 census records available for the last name Benrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benrey 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Benrey. 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 Benrey. For the veterans among your Benrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benrey lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Benrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benrey in 1992 was 78, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benrey 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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