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Benhamu Family History

Benhamu 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: Benham, Bonham, Bentham, Denham, Wenham, Benhart, Benjamin, Derham

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benhamu 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 122 census records available for the last name Benhamu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benhamu 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Benhamu. 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 3 military records available for the last name Benhamu. For the veterans among your Benhamu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benhamu lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Benhamu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Benhamu in 1973 was 86, and 93 in 1977.

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