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Benam Family History

Benam 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: Beam, Bena, Benac, Benham, Benak, Bean, Bear, Beal, Ben, Bence

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Where is the Benam family from?

You can see how Benam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Benam families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Benam's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Benam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benam 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 Benam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benam. 67% of Benam men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Benam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Benam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benam 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Benam. 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 50 military records available for the last name Benam. For the veterans among your Benam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benam lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Benam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Benam in 1979 was 80, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benam 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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