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Benveneste Family History

Benveneste 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: Benveniste, Benavente, Benvenuto, Bennette, Benvenuti, Belvedere

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Where is the Benveneste family from?

You can see how Benveneste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benveneste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benveneste family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Benveneste's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Benveneste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benveneste 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 23 census records available for the last name Benveneste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benveneste 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Benveneste. 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 Benveneste. For the veterans among your Benveneste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benveneste lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Benveneste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Benveneste in 1976 was 82, and 95 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benveneste 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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