History of your Surname
Get access to Benigas family records.Start a free trial

Benigas Family History

Benigas 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, Banegas, Venegas, Benigno, Benigni, Bonifas, Henigan, Benites

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Benigas family from?

You can see how Benigas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benigas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benigas family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Benigas's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Benigas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benigas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benigas ancestors do for a living?

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

What Benigas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Benigas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benigas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Benigas

Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Benigas. 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.

View all Benigas immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Benigas. For the veterans among your Benigas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Benigas military records

You've only scratched the surface of Benigas family history

Discover More

What is the average Benigas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Benigas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benigas in 1964 was 59, and 68 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benigas

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Benigas family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Benigas last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial