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Benjo Family History

Benjo 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: Benko, Beno, Benyo, Bento, Zeno, Benson, Ben, Bence, Bono, Bello

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Where is the Benjo family from?

You can see how Benjo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benjo family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Benjo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benjo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjo 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 Benjo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Benjo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjo 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Benjo. 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 22 military records available for the last name Benjo. For the veterans among your Benjo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjo lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Benjo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Benjo in 1980 was 80, and 77 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benjo 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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