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Benaman Family History

Benaman 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, Beaman, Benjamin, Berman, Bellman, Beckman, Beeman, Bingaman

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Where is the Benaman family from?

You can see how Benaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benaman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Benaman families living in Mississippi. This was about 60% of all the recorded Benaman's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Benaman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benaman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Benaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benaman 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Benaman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Benaman. For the veterans among your Benaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benaman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Benaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benaman in 1972 was 78, and 101 in 1999.

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