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Benjaham Family History

Benjaham 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: Bentham, Benham, Benjamin, Bingham, Braham, Bonham, Lenahan, Denham

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Where is the Benjaham family from?

You can see how Benjaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjaham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benjaham families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benjaham's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benjaham families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Benjaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjaham 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benjaham. 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 1 military records available for the last name Benjaham. For the veterans among your Benjaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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