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Benmayor Family History

Benmayor 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: Mayor, Benway, Benyo, Neumayer, Demayo, Bear, Benjamin, Beaver, Major

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Where is the Benmayor family from?

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

What did your Benmayor ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Benmayor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benmayor 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Benmayor. 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 27 military records available for the last name Benmayor. For the veterans among your Benmayor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benmayor lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Benmayor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benmayor in 1973 was 57, and 91 in 2002.

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