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Benhower Family History

Benhower 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: Icenhower, Isenhower, Becher, Bower, Blower, Bender, Benner, Bechler

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Where is the Benhower family from?

You can see how Benhower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benhower family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Benhower families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Benhower's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Benhower families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benhower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benhower ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Benhower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benhower 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Benhower. 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 12 military records available for the last name Benhower. For the veterans among your Benhower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benhower lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Benhower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Benhower in 1980 was 76, and 67 in 1994.

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