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Benna Family History

Benna Surname Meaning

Italian (Piedmont): habitational name from Benna in Biella province (Piedmont) a name of disputed etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benna family from?

You can see how Benna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Benna families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benna's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Benna families in 1891.
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What did your Benna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benna. 28% of Benna men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Benna women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benna were Manager and 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Watcher
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benna 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Benna. 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 217 military records available for the last name Benna. For the veterans among your Benna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benna lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Benna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Benna in 1954 was 41, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benna 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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