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Benjemin Family History

Benjemin 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, Bergevin, Berezin, Beeman, Venneman, Bensen, Henneman

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You can see how Benjemin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjemin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Benjemin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Benjemin families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Benjemin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benjemin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Benjemin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjemin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Benjemin. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Benjemin. For the veterans among your Benjemin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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