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Benigin Family History

Benigin 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: Bergin, Begin, Benigno, Bennin, Benison, Benthin, Benskin, Benigni

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Where is the Benigin family from?

You can see how Benigin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benigin family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Benigin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benigin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Benigin families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benigin 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 Benigin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benigin 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 Benigin. 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 Benigin. For the veterans among your Benigin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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