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Bennison Family History

Bennison Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Bene(i)t + -son. See Bennett and compare Benson.

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


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Where is the Bennison family from?

You can see how Bennison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 330 Bennison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bennison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bennison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennison 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 Bennison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bennison. 13% of Bennison men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Bennison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bennison were Joiner and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Painter decorator
    7%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Joiner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Bennison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennison 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Bennison. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bennison. For the veterans among your Bennison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennison lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bennison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bennison in 1955 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennison 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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