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Benjanin Family History

Benjanin 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, Bennin, Bermann, Benanti, Beavin, Bennis, Bennie, Benning

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Where is the Benjanin family from?

You can see how Benjanin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjanin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benjanin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Benjanin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benjanin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benjanin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjanin 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 Benjanin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benjanin. 50% of Benjanin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Porter
    50%

What Benjanin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Benjanin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjanin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Benjanin. 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 45 military records available for the last name Benjanin. For the veterans among your Benjanin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjanin lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Benjanin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Benjanin in 1986 was 43, and 89 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benjanin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benjanin 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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