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Benas Family History

Benas 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: Bena, Benis, Benes, Beas, Benac, Banas, Bernas, Benak, Bens, Benns

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Where is the Benas family from?

You can see how Benas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Benas family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Benas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Benas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benas. 28% of Benas 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benas 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Benas. 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 160 military records available for the last name Benas. For the veterans among your Benas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Benas in 1964 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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