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Benius Family History

Benius 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: Benis, Lenius, Bernius, Menius, Banis, Bonus, Benes, Enis, Bevis

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Where is the Benius family from?

You can see how Benius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Benius families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Benius's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Benius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Benius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benius 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Benius. 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 3 military records available for the last name Benius. For the veterans among your Benius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benius lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1986, in the United States, Benius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Benius in 1985 was 83, and 88 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benius 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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