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Bennell Family History

Bennell Surname Meaning

see Benwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bennell family from?

You can see how Bennell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Bennell families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Bennell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bennell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennell 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 Bennell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bennell. 13% of Bennell men worked as a Farm Labourer and 70% of Bennell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bennell were Wood Machinist and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • Insurance Agent
    10%
  • Wood Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Bennell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bennell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bennell. 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 786 military records available for the last name Bennell. For the veterans among your Bennell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Bennell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bennell in 1973 was 79, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bennell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennell 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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