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Beny Family History

Beny 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: Ben, Bene, Bey, Bena, Benn, Bendy, Reny, Beni, Beno, Bent

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Where is the Beny family from?

You can see how Beny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Beny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Beny families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Beny's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Beny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Beny. 100% of Beny men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Beny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beny 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Beny. 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 404 military records available for the last name Beny. For the veterans among your Beny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beny lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Beny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Beny in 1967 was 69, and 62 in 2003.

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