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Beninger Family History

Beninger 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: Beringer, Bedinger, Benninger, Benzinger, Berninger, Weninger

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Where is the Beninger family from?

You can see how Beninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beninger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 57 Beninger families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Beninger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beninger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beninger. 78% of Beninger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Butcher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beninger 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Beninger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 222 military records available for the last name Beninger. For the veterans among your Beninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beninger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Beninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beninger in 1960 was 37, and 91 in 2004.

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