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Benndson Family History

Benndson 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: Bennison, Benson, Bendon, Bernson, Pennison, Benenson, Berntson

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Where is the Benndson family from?

You can see how Benndson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benndson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Benndson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Benndson family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benndson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Benndson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Benndson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benndson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Benndson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benndson. For the veterans among your Benndson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benndson 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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