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Banjamin Family History

Banjamin Surname 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: Benjamin, Badami, Bingaman, Branaman, Hanafin, Banyai, Banahan

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Where is the Banjamin family from?

You can see how Banjamin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Banjamin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Banjamin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Banjamin families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Banjamin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Banjamin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Banjamin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Banjamin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Banjamin. 100% of Banjamin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Banjamin women worked as a Farm 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Banjamin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Banjamin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Banjamin 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Banjamin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Banjamin. For the veterans among your Banjamin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Banjamin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Banjamin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Banjamin in 1972 was 85, and 67 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Banjamin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Banjamin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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