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Benaroya Family History

Benaroya Surname 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: Benbrook, Beharry, Bedoya, Bernardy, Penaloza, Beary, Benard, Genaro

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Where is the Benaroya family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benaroya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benaroya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benaroya. 100% of Benaroya men worked as a Partner Proprietor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Partner Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Benaroya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benaroya 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Benaroya. 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 5 military records available for the last name Benaroya. For the veterans among your Benaroya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benaroya lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Benaroya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benaroya in 1977 was 91, and 95 in 2003.

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