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Benjamson Family History

Benjamson 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, Benson, Bramson, Benenson, Bengtson, Beason, Bengtsson

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Where is the Benjamson family from?

You can see how Benjamson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjamson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benjamson family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Benjamson's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Benjamson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjamson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benjamson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Benjamson. 100% of Benjamson men worked as a Trapper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Trapper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Benjamson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjamson 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 Benjamson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Benjamson. For the veterans among your Benjamson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjamson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Benjamson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Benjamson in 1967 was 75, and 82 in 1997.

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