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Benyr Family History

Benyr 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: Benyo, Benya, Berner, Bear, Beer, Ben, Bence, Beger, Bench, Bonar

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Where is the Benyr family from?

You can see how Benyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benyr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benyr families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benyr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benyr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benyr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benyr ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Benyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benyr 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Benyr. 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 72 military records available for the last name Benyr. For the veterans among your Benyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benyr lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Benyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benyr in 1971 was 80, and 80 in 2001.

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