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Benun Family History

Benun 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: Benn, Begun, Behun, Bean, Benson, Ben, Bence, Begue, Penn, Brun

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Where is the Benun family from?

You can see how Benun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benun family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Benun's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benun 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 89 census records available for the last name Benun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benun 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Benun. 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 11 military records available for the last name Benun. For the veterans among your Benun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benun lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Benun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benun in 1968 was 72, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benun 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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