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Benony Family History

Benony 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: Benny, Benoy, Benson, Penny, Denny, Kenny, Benton, Menon, Benn, Bendy

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Where is the Benony family from?

You can see how Benony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benony family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Benony families living in Delaware. This was about 75% of all the recorded Benony's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Benony families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benony surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benony ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Benony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benony 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Benony. 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 5 military records available for the last name Benony. For the veterans among your Benony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benony lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Benony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benony in 1978 was 40, and 69 in 1999.

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