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Benni Family History

Benni 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: Benn, Beni, Bennis, Berni, Bennie, Benne, Bennin, Benns, Nenni, Jenni

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Where is the Benni family from?

You can see how Benni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benni family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Benni families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benni's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Benni families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benni 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 Benni ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Benni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Benni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benni 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Benni. 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 58 military records available for the last name Benni. For the veterans among your Benni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benni lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Benni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benni in 1970 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benni 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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