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Benmer Family History

Benmer 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, Beamer, Benter, Beemer, Benfer, Beumer, Beymer

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Where is the Benmer family from?

You can see how Benmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benmer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Benmer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Benmer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Benmer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Benmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benmer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Benmer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Benmer. For the veterans among your Benmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benmer 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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