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Benne Family History

Benne Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Benn. French: metonymic occupational name for the maker or driver of a cart French benne.

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


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Where is the Benne family from?

You can see how Benne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Benne families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Benne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benne families in 1891.
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What did your Benne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benne. 100% of Benne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Benne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benne. 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 704 military records available for the last name Benne. For the veterans among your Benne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benne lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Benne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Benne in 1958 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benne 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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