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Benyan Family History

Benyan 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: Bunyan, Benya, Bean, Benson, Kenyon, Bryan, Berman, Benton, Brennan

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Where is the Benyan family from?

You can see how Benyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benyan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benyan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Benyan families living in New York. This was about 59% of all the recorded Benyan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benyan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benyan 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 Benyan ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Benyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benyan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Benyan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Benyan. For the veterans among your Benyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benyan lifespan?

Average Benyan life expectancy in 1976 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benyan 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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