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Benwar Family History

Benwar 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: Benway, Benware, Bear, Bonar, Bena, Bender, Benner, Anwar, Benda

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Where is the Benwar family from?

You can see how Benwar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benwar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benwar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Benwar families living in Connecticut. This was about 38% of all the recorded Benwar's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Benwar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benwar 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 80 census records available for the last name Benwar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benwar 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 Benwar. 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 26 military records available for the last name Benwar. For the veterans among your Benwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benwar lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Benwar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Benwar in 1983 was 79, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benwar 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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