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Benigar Family History

Benigar 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: Binegar, Benigno, Renegar, Henegar, Benigni, Hennigar, Benziger

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Where is the Benigar family from?

You can see how Benigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benigar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benigar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Benigar families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benigar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benigar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benigar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benigar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benigar. 36% of Benigar men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Benigar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benigar were Farm Operator and Housework. .

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 695 census records available for the last name Benigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benigar 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Benigar. 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 114 military records available for the last name Benigar. For the veterans among your Benigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benigar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Benigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benigar in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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