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Benyin Family History

Benyin 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: Bennin, Berlin, Benson, Kenyon, Bein, Belin, Bergin, Benton, Bunyan

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Where is the Benyin family from?

You can see how Benyin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benyin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Benyin families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Benyin's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Benyin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benyin 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 Benyin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Weaver Cotton Mill was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benyin. 100% of Benyin women worked as a Weaver Cotton Mill.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Weaver Cotton Mill
    100%

What Benyin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Benyin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benyin 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 Benyin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benyin. For the veterans among your Benyin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benyin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benyin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benyin

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