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Benjamine Family History

Benjamine 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, Bergamini, Yonamine, Beamish, Benavente, Bingaman, Nagamine

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Where is the Benjamine family from?

You can see how Benjamine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjamine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benjamine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Benjamine families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Benjamine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benjamine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjamine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benjamine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benjamine. 43% of Benjamine men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Benjamine women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benjamine were Salesman and Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Benjamine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjamine 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Benjamine. 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 300 military records available for the last name Benjamine. For the veterans among your Benjamine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjamine lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benjamine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Benjamine in 1964 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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