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Benjaminson Family History

Benjaminson 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, Benenson, Jenkinson, Benison, Bezanson, Jamieson, Jamison

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Where is the Benjaminson family from?

You can see how Benjaminson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjaminson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benjaminson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Benjaminson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benjaminson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benjaminson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjaminson 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 Benjaminson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benjaminson. 60% of Benjaminson men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Benjaminson women worked as a Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Benjaminson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Benjaminson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjaminson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benjaminson. 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 63 military records available for the last name Benjaminson. For the veterans among your Benjaminson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjaminson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benjaminson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benjaminson in 1964 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benjaminson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benjaminson 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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