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Benjamina Family History

Benjamina 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: Benjamin, Bergamini, Beamish, Bingaman, Blazina, Bellina, Terracina

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Where is the Benjamina family from?

You can see how Benjamina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjamina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benjamina family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Benjamina's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benjamina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjamina 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 63 census records available for the last name Benjamina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjamina 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Benjamina. 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 1 military records available for the last name Benjamina. For the veterans among your Benjamina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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