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Benja Family History

Benja 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: Bena, Benda, Benza, Benya, Ben, Banda, Penna, Bence, Bench, Senna

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Where is the Benja family from?

You can see how Benja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benja family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benja families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Benja families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Benja's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Benja families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benja 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 174 census records available for the last name Benja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benja 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Benja. 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 23 military records available for the last name Benja. For the veterans among your Benja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benja lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Benja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Benja in 1975 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benja 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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