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Beniett Family History

Beniett 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: Bennett, Beckett, Benkert, Berrett, Kennett, Benetti, Benet, Benitz

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Where is the Beniett family from?

You can see how Beniett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beniett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beniett family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Beniett's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Beniett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beniett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Beniett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beniett 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Beniett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Beniett. For the veterans among your Beniett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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