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Benado Family History

Benado 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: Endo, Bena, Bando, Benda, Benko, Bendy, Bendon, Beato, Bendt, Peinado

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Where is the Benado family from?

You can see how Benado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benado family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benado families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Benado's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Benado families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benado ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Benado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benado 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Benado. 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 Benado. For the veterans among your Benado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benado lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Benado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Benado in 1967 was 86, and 57 in 1995.

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