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Benage Family History

Benage 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: Benge, Bence, Berge, Beagle, Bene, Bena, Delage, Bengel, Benzie

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Where is the Benage family from?

You can see how Benage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benage family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Benage families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Benage's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Benage families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benage. 100% of Benage men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Benage women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Benage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benage 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Benage. 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 77 military records available for the last name Benage. For the veterans among your Benage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benage lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Benage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Benage in 1960 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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