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Bennaway Family History

Bennaway 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: Gannaway, Benway, Connaway, Hannaway, Dunnaway, Stanaway, Bernardy

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Where is the Bennaway family from?

You can see how Bennaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennaway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bennaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bennaway families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennaway's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bennaway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennaway 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 87 census records available for the last name Bennaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennaway 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bennaway. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bennaway. For the veterans among your Bennaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennaway lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Bennaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bennaway in 1967 was 59, and 55 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennaway 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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