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Beniga Family History

Beniga 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: Bena, Benis, Benda, Benza, Benge, Veiga, Beni, Zuniga, Wenig, Henige

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beniga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beniga ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Beniga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beniga 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Beniga. 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 3 military records available for the last name Beniga. For the veterans among your Beniga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beniga lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Beniga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beniga in 1980 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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