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Benyo Family History

Benyo Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Benyó or Benyő): from a pet form of the personal name Benedek Hungarian form of Benedict.

The surname Benyó is also found in Slovakia (compare 2 below).

Americanized or Hungarized form of Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Beňo (see Beno 1 compare 1 above).

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


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Where is the Benyo family from?

You can see how Benyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benyo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Benyo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Benyo families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 22% of all the recorded Benyo's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benyo families in 1920.
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What did your Benyo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benyo. 44% of Benyo men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Benyo women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benyo were Miner 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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Porter
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    27%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benyo 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Benyo. 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 546 military records available for the last name Benyo. For the veterans among your Benyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benyo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Benyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benyo in 1954 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benyo 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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