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Benjaman Family History

Benjaman Surname Meaning

See Benjamin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Benjaman family from?

You can see how Benjaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benjaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Benjaman families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Benjaman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benjaman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjaman 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 Benjaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benjaman. 100% of Benjaman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Benjaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Benjaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjaman 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Benjaman. 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 314 military records available for the last name Benjaman. For the veterans among your Benjaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjaman lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Benjaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benjaman in 1978 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benjaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benjaman 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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