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Benyei Family History

Benyei 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: Bence, Bene, Denyer, Bender, Belyea, Benner, Bengel, Benes, Bensen

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Where is the Benyei family from?

You can see how Benyei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benyei family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benyei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benyei families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Benyei's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benyei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benyei 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 75 census records available for the last name Benyei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benyei 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Benyei. 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 61 military records available for the last name Benyei. For the veterans among your Benyei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benyei lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Benyei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Benyei in 1968 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benyei 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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