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Benjamins Family History

Benjamins 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, Beamish, Bingaman, Desjardins, Benis, Beans

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Where is the Benjamins family from?

You can see how Benjamins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjamins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benjamins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Benjamins families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benjamins's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Benjamins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjamins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benjamins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benjamins. 50% of Benjamins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benjamins women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Benjamins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjamins 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Benjamins. 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 147 military records available for the last name Benjamins. For the veterans among your Benjamins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjamins lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Benjamins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benjamins in 1972 was 22, and 75 in 2003.

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