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Benjer Family History

Benjer 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: Bender, Benner, Benter, Benfer, Benker, Berner, Beer, Jenner, Beaver

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Where is the Benjer family from?

You can see how Benjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benjer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Benjer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benjer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benjer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjer 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 60 census records available for the last name Benjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjer 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Benjer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Benjer. For the veterans among your Benjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjer lifespan?

Average Benjer life expectancy in 2001 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benjer 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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