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Benamin Family History

Benamin Name 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, Beavin, Bennin, Bensman, Elamin, Benthin, Benskin, Beamon

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Where is the Benamin family from?

You can see how Benamin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benamin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benamin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Benamin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benamin families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benamin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Benamin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benamin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Benamin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Benamin. For the veterans among your Benamin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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