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Benoman Family History

Benoman 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: Bensman, Yeoman, Berman, Bellman, Beckman, Beeman, Belman, Boman

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Where is the Benoman family from?

You can see how Benoman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benoman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benoman families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Benoman families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Benoman's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Benoman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benoman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benoman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Benoman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benoman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Benoman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Benoman. For the veterans among your Benoman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benoman lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Benoman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benoman in 1999 was 37, and 42 in 2002.

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