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Bennes Family History

Bennes Surname 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: Benner, Benes, Bennis, Benne, Benney, Benns, Bennet, Bonnes, Hennes

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Where is the Bennes family from?

You can see how Bennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Bennes families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bennes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bennes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bennes. 25% of Bennes men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bennes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bennes were Labor and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Watch Worker
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennes 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Bennes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 176 military records available for the last name Bennes. For the veterans among your Bennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Bennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bennes in 1956 was 57, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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