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Benlien Family History

Benlien 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: Berlin, Belin, Bellin, Benzie, Bensen, Behlen, Belen, Bentsen

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Where is the Benlien family from?

You can see how Benlien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benlien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Benlien families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benlien's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Benlien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benlien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benlien ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Benlien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benlien 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Benlien. 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 35 military records available for the last name Benlien. For the veterans among your Benlien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benlien lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1991, in the United States, Benlien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Benlien in 1954 was 40, and 78 in 1991.

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