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Benelly Family History

Benelly 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: Benally, Bentley, Hennelly, Pengelly, Beeley, Bensley, Bonello

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Where is the Benelly family from?

You can see how Benelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benelly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Benelly families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Benelly family living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Benelly's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Benelly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benelly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benelly. 60% of Benelly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Benelly women worked as a Weaver. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Benelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benelly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Benelly. 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 1 military records available for the last name Benelly. For the veterans among your Benelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benelly lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Benelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Benelly in 1986 was 82, and 77 in 1993.

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