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Benjinsohn Family History

Benjinsohn 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: Benenson, Jenkinson, Benison, Heinsohn, Levinsohn, Bennison, Benson

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There are 11 census records available for the last name Benjinsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjinsohn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 1 military records available for the last name Benjinsohn. For the veterans among your Benjinsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Benjinsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benjinsohn in 1973 was 70, and 88 in 1988.

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