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Benman Family History

Benman 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: Berman, Beeman, Belman, Henman, Wenman, Beman, Penman, Bensman

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Where is the Benman family from?

You can see how Benman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Benman families living in Ontario. This was about 37% of all the recorded Benman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benman. 20% of Benman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Benman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benman were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Textiler
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benman 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Benman. 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 138 military records available for the last name Benman. For the veterans among your Benman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Benman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benman in 1968 was 72, and 21 in 2004.

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