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Benmon Family History

Benmon 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: Benson, Benton, Bendon, Beamon, Denmon, Kenyon, Fenton, Denton

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Where is the Benmon family from?

You can see how Benmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benmon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Benmon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Benmon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Benmon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Benmon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benmon 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 163 census records available for the last name Benmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benmon 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Benmon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Benmon. For the veterans among your Benmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benmon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Benmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Benmon in 1966 was 80, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benmon 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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