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Benvin Family History

Benvin 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: Beavin, Bennin, Belvin, Berlin, Benson, Levin, Bein, Nevin, Devin

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Where is the Benvin family from?

You can see how Benvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benvin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benvin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Benvin families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Benvin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benvin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benvin 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 Benvin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Benvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benvin 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Benvin. 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 69 military records available for the last name Benvin. For the veterans among your Benvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benvin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Benvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Benvin in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benvin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benvin 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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