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Benjaminsson Family History

Benjaminsson 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, Bennington, Benenson, Jenkinson, Jansson, Bendickson

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Where is the Benjaminsson family from?

You can see how Benjaminsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjaminsson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Benjaminsson family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Benjaminsson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Benjaminsson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Benjaminsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjaminsson 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Benjaminsson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benjaminsson. For the veterans among your Benjaminsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjaminsson lifespan?

Average Benjaminsson life expectancy in 1981 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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