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Benver Family History

Benver 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: Beaver, Bender, Benner, Bever, Denver, Benter, Beever, Benfer, Benker

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Where is the Benver family from?

You can see how Benver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Benver families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Benver's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benver 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 152 census records available for the last name Benver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benver 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Benver. 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 44 military records available for the last name Benver. For the veterans among your Benver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benver lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Benver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Benver in 1997 was 74, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benver 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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