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Benrath Family History

Benrath 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: Berreth, Barath, Beath, Unrath, Conrath, Bernath, Berth, Erath

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Where is the Benrath family from?

You can see how Benrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Benrath families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Benrath's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benrath ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Benrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benrath 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Benrath. 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 46 military records available for the last name Benrath. For the veterans among your Benrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benrath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Benrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Benrath in 1964 was 81, and 101 in 1998.

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