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Benusa Family History

Benusa 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: Bonura, Bena, Bonus, Benis, Busa, Benda, Benes, Benza, Tenuta, Venus

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Where is the Benusa family from?

You can see how Benusa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benusa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benusa family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Benusa's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Benusa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benusa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benusa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benusa. 100% of Benusa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benusa women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Benusa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Benusa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benusa 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Benusa. 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 80 military records available for the last name Benusa. For the veterans among your Benusa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benusa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Benusa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Benusa in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benusa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benusa 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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