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Benbin Family History

Benbin 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, Babin, Bein, Belin, Bergin, Benton, Belkin

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Where is the Benbin family from?

You can see how Benbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benbin family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Benbin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Benbin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benbin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Benbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benbin 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 Benbin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Benbin. For the veterans among your Benbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benbin lifespan?

Average Benbin life expectancy in 1964 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benbin 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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