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Benaglia Family History

Benaglia 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: Tenaglia, Medaglia, Baglio, Beagle, Battaglia, Buscaglia, Cimaglia

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Where is the Benaglia family from?

You can see how Benaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benaglia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Benaglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Benaglia families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Benaglia's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Benaglia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benaglia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Benaglia. 100% of Benaglia men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Benaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benaglia 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Benaglia. 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 36 military records available for the last name Benaglia. For the veterans among your Benaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benaglia lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Benaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benaglia in 1952 was 55, and 96 in 2002.

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