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Benash Family History

Benash 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: Benesh, Benish, Nash, Bench, Beach, Bena, Benis, Barash, Brash

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Where is the Benash family from?

You can see how Benash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benash family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Benash families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Benash's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Benash families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benash 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 Benash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benash. 56% of Benash men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Benash women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benash were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Benash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Benash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benash 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Benash. 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 85 military records available for the last name Benash. For the veterans among your Benash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benash lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Benash in 1963 was 74, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benash 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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