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Benos Family History

Benos 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: Banos, Benis, Enos, Benes, Xenos, Beno, Bens, Benns, Benoy, Bents

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Where is the Benos family from?

You can see how Benos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benos family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Benos families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Benos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benos. 36% of Benos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benos women worked as a Housework. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Fireman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Benos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benos 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Benos. 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 68 military records available for the last name Benos. For the veterans among your Benos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Benos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Benos in 1964 was 70, and 61 in 2000.

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