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Benyoung Family History

Benyoung 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: De Young, Benson, Young, Kenyon, Benton, Bendon, Beydoun, Benyo

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Where is the Benyoung family from?

You can see how Benyoung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benyoung family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benyoung family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Benyoung's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benyoung families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benyoung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benyoung ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Benyoung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benyoung 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Benyoung. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benyoung. For the veterans among your Benyoung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benyoung lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Benyoung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Benyoung in 1967 was 74, and 81 in 1997.

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