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Benim Family History

Benim 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: Benis, Beni, Benik, Beim, Ben, Bence, Bench, Bein, Beam, Bedi

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Where is the Benim family from?

You can see how Benim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Benim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Benim families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Benim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benim families in 1880.
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What did your Benim ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benim ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Benim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benim 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Benim. 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 24 military records available for the last name Benim. For the veterans among your Benim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benim lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Benim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benim in 1955 was 74, and 91 in 2004.

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