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Benjamini Family History

Benjamini 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: Benjamin, Bergamini, Beamish, Bingaman, Centanni, Benanti, Beavin

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Where is the Benjamini family from?

You can see how Benjamini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjamini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benjamini family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Benjamini's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benjamini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjamini 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 Benjamini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Oper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benjamini. 100% of Benjamini women worked as a Machine Oper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Oper
    100%

What Benjamini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Benjamini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjamini 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Benjamini. 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 12 military records available for the last name Benjamini. For the veterans among your Benjamini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjamini lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Benjamini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benjamini in 1983 was 75, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benjamini 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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