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Benham Family History

Benham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Beenham and perhaps also from Marsh Benham and Hoe Benham (all in Berkshire) or from Benhams in Horsham in Sussex.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benham family from?

You can see how Benham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 100 Benham families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benham families in 1911.
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What did your Benham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Benham. 47% of Benham men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Labourer
    27%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Butcher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Benham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benham 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Benham. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Benham. For the veterans among your Benham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benham lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Benham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benham in 1953 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benham 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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