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Benjoman Family History

Benjoman 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, Bensman, Benson, Yeoman, Berman, Benton, Bellman, Beckman

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benjoman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Benjoman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjoman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Benjoman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Benjoman. For the veterans among your Benjoman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjoman lifespan?

Average Benjoman life expectancy in 1969 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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