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Benjey Family History

Benjey 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: Benney, Henley, Bence, Berley, Bentley, Binney, Bene, Begley, Bender

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Where is the Benjey family from?

You can see how Benjey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benjey family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benjey's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Benjey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benjey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Benjey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjey 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 Benjey. 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 64 military records available for the last name Benjey. For the veterans among your Benjey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Benjey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benjey in 1963 was 78, and 99 in 2003.

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