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Bennage Family History

Bennage 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: Benge, Benware, Bennie, Benne, Bernabe, Penna, Bence, Senne, Tennant

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Where is the Bennage family from?

You can see how Bennage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennage family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Bennage families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bennage's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Bennage families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennage 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 Bennage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bennage. 57% of Bennage men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bennage women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    57%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bennage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bennage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennage 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Bennage. 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 367 military records available for the last name Bennage. For the veterans among your Bennage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennage lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bennage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bennage in 1959 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennage 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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