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Bennon Family History

Bennon 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: Benson, Benton, Lennon, Bendon, Bannon, Bennin, Bennion, Hennon

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Where is the Bennon family from?

You can see how Bennon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bennon family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennon's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bennon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennon 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 Bennon 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 Bennon. 100% of Bennon men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Bennon 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bennon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennon 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Bennon. 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 159 military records available for the last name Bennon. For the veterans among your Bennon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennon lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Bennon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bennon in 1959 was 67, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bennon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennon 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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