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Bennigsen Family History

Bennigsen 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: Henningsen, Bennison, Bennington, Tennessen, Bensen, Pennison

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Where is the Bennigsen family from?

You can see how Bennigsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennigsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bennigsen families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bennigsen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bennigsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Bennigsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennigsen 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Bennigsen. 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 525 military records available for the last name Bennigsen. For the veterans among your Bennigsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennigsen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Bennigsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bennigsen in 1969 was 71, and 97 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennigsen 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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