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Benyman Family History

Benyman 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: Bensman, Berman, Bellman, Bunyan, Beckman, Brayman, Beeman, Eyman

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Where is the Benyman family from?

You can see how Benyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Benyman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Benyman families living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benyman's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Benyman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benyman 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 Benyman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Benyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Benyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benyman 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Benyman. 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 Benyman. For the veterans among your Benyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benyman lifespan?

Average Benyman life expectancy in 2000 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benyman 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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