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Benegas Family History

Benegas Surname Meaning

Spanish: patronymic composed of Arabic or Jewish ben ‘son’ + the medieval personal name Egas.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benegas family from?

You can see how Benegas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benegas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benegas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Benegas families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Benegas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benegas families in 1911.
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What did your Benegas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benegas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benegas 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Benegas. 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 99 military records available for the last name Benegas. For the veterans among your Benegas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benegas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benegas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Benegas in 1964 was 88, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benegas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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