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Benada Family History

Benada Name 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: Benda, Banda, Bena, Bunda, Binda, Bendy, Benza, Renda, Canada, Tejada

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Where is the Benada family from?

You can see how Benada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benada family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Benada's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Benada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benada ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Benada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benada 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Benada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Benada. For the veterans among your Benada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benada lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Benada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Benada in 1960 was 30, and 21 in 1993.

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