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Benus Family History

Benus 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: Bonus, Benis, Benes, Venus, Beus, Bens, Benns, Bemus, Bents, Banks

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Where is the Benus family from?

You can see how Benus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Benus families living in Manitoba. This was about 55% of all the recorded Benus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Benus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benus 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 Benus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benus. 60% of Benus 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benus 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Benus. 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 113 military records available for the last name Benus. For the veterans among your Benus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benus lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Benus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Benus in 1943 was 38, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benus 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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