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Benlamin Family History

Benlamin 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, Elamin, Berlin, Blain, Belin, Bellman, Belan, Belkin

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Where is the Benlamin family from?

You can see how Benlamin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benlamin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Benlamin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benlamin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benlamin families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benlamin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Benlamin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benlamin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benlamin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benlamin. For the veterans among your Benlamin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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