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Benjam Family History

Benjam 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: Benham, Benjamin, Beam, Bena, Bonham, Benda, Bejar, Bentham, Benza

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Where is the Benjam family from?

You can see how Benjam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benjam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Benjam families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Benjam's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Benjam families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benjam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk Fathers Co was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benjam. 100% of Benjam men worked as a Clerk Fathers Co. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk Fathers Co
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benjam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjam 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Benjam. 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 27 military records available for the last name Benjam. For the veterans among your Benjam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjam lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Benjam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benjam in 1988 was 49, and 79 in 2001.

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