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Benabese Family History

Benabese Name 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: Beaber, Benavente, Beese, Genovese, Banales, Benes, Venable

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Where is the Benabese family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benabese 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 Benabese ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benabese ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Benabese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benabese 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Benabese. 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 8 military records available for the last name Benabese. For the veterans among your Benabese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benabese lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Benabese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benabese in 1988 was 81, and 87 in 1996.

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