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Benasso Family History

Benasso 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: Benassi, Nasso, Basso, Belasco, Besso, Menasco, Bass, Benson, Tasso

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Where is the Benasso family from?

You can see how Benasso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benasso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benasso families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Benasso's in USA. California had the highest population of Benasso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benasso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benasso ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benasso ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Benasso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benasso 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Benasso. 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 7 military records available for the last name Benasso. For the veterans among your Benasso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benasso lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Benasso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Benasso in 1982 was 86, and 54 in 1998.

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