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Benane Family History

Benane 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: Benne, Lenane, Beane, Bean, Bence, Senne, Keane, Bene, Bena, Belan

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Where is the Benane family from?

You can see how Benane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benane family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Benane family living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Benane's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Benane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benane. 100% of Benane men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Benane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benane 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Benane. 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 31 military records available for the last name Benane. For the veterans among your Benane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Benane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Benane in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 2000.

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