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Bennia Family History

Bennia 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: Bennis, Bennie, Bennin, Dennis, Penna, Senna, Buendia, Menna, Bena

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Where is the Bennia family from?

You can see how Bennia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bennia families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Bennia family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennia's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Bennia families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennia 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 106 census records available for the last name Bennia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennia 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bennia. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bennia. For the veterans among your Bennia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennia lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Bennia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bennia in 1993 was 79, and 40 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennia 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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