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Beno Name Meaning

Hungarian (Beno): from a dialect variant of Benyo (see Benyo). Slovak (Beno): from a pet form of the personal name Benadik, Slovak form of Benedict.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Benko, Bena, Benyo, Bene, Bono, Benn, Zeno, Bero, Bento, Geno

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Beno Family Origin

Where is the Beno family from?

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You can see how Beno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beno families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Beno families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Beno's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Beno families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Beno Family Occupations

What did your Beno ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Beno occupation in Canada was Farmer. 63% of Beno's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Beno family was Servant. Farmer, ...Maker and Hoop Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Beno.

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  • Farmer

    63%

  • ...Maker

    13%

  • Hoop Maker

    13%

  • Servant

    13%

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

Beno Historical Records

What Beno family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Beno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beno census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Beno. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Beno. For the veterans among your Beno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Beno Life Expectancy

What is the average Beno lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Beno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Beno in 1948 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beno ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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