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Benjaminsen Family History

Benjaminsen 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, Beamish, Benavente, Bensen, Bergamini, Benavides, Benenson

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Where is the Benjaminsen family from?

You can see how Benjaminsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjaminsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benjaminsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Benjaminsen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Benjaminsen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Benjaminsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Benjaminsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjaminsen 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Benjaminsen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Benjaminsen. For the veterans among your Benjaminsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjaminsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Benjaminsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Benjaminsen in 1965 was 71, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benjaminsen 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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