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Benjar Family History

Benjar 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: Bejar, Bear, Bonar, Bena, Bender, Benner, Benda, Benza, Benway

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Where is the Benjar family from?

You can see how Benjar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjar family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Benjar family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Benjar's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Benjar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Benjar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjar 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Benjar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benjar. For the veterans among your Benjar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjar lifespan?

Average Benjar life expectancy in 1982 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benjar 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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