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Benliyan Family History

Benliyan 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, Pelikan, Bhuiyan, Berrigan, Belin, Bellman, Bunyan, Belan

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Where is the Benliyan family from?

You can see how Benliyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benliyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benliyan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benliyan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benliyan families in 1920.
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What did your Benliyan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Benliyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benliyan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Benliyan. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Benliyan. For the veterans among your Benliyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benliyan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Benliyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benliyan in 1982 was 78, and 87 in 1993.

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