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Benussi Family History

Benussi 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: Benassi, Benson, Buss, Russi, Nuss, Bonus, Benis, Busse, Boness

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benussi 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 Benussi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seaman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benussi. 100% of Benussi men worked as a Seaman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Seaman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Benussi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benussi 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Benussi. 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 51 military records available for the last name Benussi. For the veterans among your Benussi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benussi lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Benussi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Benussi in 1953 was 46, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benussi 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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