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Benyi Family History

Benyi 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: Beni, Benyo, Benya, Bandi, Ben, Bence, Bench, Bondi, Bedi, Bene

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Where is the Benyi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benyi 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 Benyi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benyi. 100% of Benyi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benyi women 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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Benyi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benyi 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Benyi. 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 38 military records available for the last name Benyi. For the veterans among your Benyi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benyi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Benyi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benyi in 1962 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benyi 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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