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Benakin Family History

Benakin 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: Benskin, Benjamin, Belkin, Henkin, Xenakis, Beavin, Jenkin, Eakin

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Where is the Benakin family from?

You can see how Benakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benakin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Benakin families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Benakin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Benakin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Benakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benakin 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 Benakin. 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 Benakin. For the veterans among your Benakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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