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Benji Family History

Benji 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: Beni, Bandi, Ben, Bence, Bench, Bondi, Bedi, Bene, Bena, Benis

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Where is the Benji family from?

You can see how Benji families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benji family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benji families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Benji family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Benji's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Benji families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benji surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benji ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benji. 100% of Benji men worked as a Labor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Benji. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benji 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Benji. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Benji. For the veterans among your Benji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benji lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Benji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benji in 1969 was 63, and 80 in 1996.

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