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Benush Family History

Benush 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: Benesh, Benish, Brush, Bench, Bush, Bonus, Benis, Benes, Venus

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Where is the Benush family from?

You can see how Benush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benush family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benush families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Benush family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Benush's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benush families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Benush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benush 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Benush. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benush. For the veterans among your Benush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benush lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Benush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Benush in 1967 was 79, and 76 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benush 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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