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Benin Family History

Benin 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: Bein, Belin, Benis, Benn, Bunin, Genin, Begin, Beni, Benik, Bennin

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Where is the Benin family from?

You can see how Benin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Benin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Benin family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benin's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Benin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benin 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 Benin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benin. 67% of Benin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Benin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benin were Salesman and Secretary.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Benin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Benin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benin 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Benin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 764 military records available for the last name Benin. For the veterans among your Benin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Benin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benin in 1967 was 60, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benin 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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