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Benjes Family History

Benjes 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: Benes, Bence, Bene, Berkes, Bines, Bender, Benner, Benis, Fejes

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Where is the Benjes family from?

You can see how Benjes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benjes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Benjes families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Benjes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Benjes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjes 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 Benjes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benjes. 100% of Benjes men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Benjes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjes 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Benjes. 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 80 military records available for the last name Benjes. For the veterans among your Benjes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Benjes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benjes in 1965 was 71, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benjes 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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