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Benig Family History

Benig 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: Benis, Beni, Wenig, Benik, Boenig, Denig, Lenig, Henig, Bendig

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Where is the Benig family from?

You can see how Benig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Benig families living in Minnesota. This was about 52% of all the recorded Benig's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Benig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Benig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benig 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Benig. 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 48 military records available for the last name Benig. For the veterans among your Benig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Benig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Benig in 1963 was 67, and 80 in 1997.

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