Origins of the Benjamin surname
About the Benjamins
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Interesting facts about Benjamin
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Benjamin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1220.
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What are the most common Benjamin first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Benjamins
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Benjamins in 1921
Tailoress
103
Dressmaker
79
Living On Own Means
45
None
34
Dress Maker
28
Common male occupations for Benjamins in 1921
Tailor
143
Coal Miner
98
Bricklayer
76
Dealer
74
Farmer
67
