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Bennorth Family History

Bennorth 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: North, Benkert, Hepworth, Kenneth, Wentworth, Burnworth, Bosworth

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Where is the Bennorth family from?

You can see how Bennorth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennorth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bennorth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bennorth families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennorth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bennorth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennorth 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 94 census records available for the last name Bennorth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennorth 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bennorth. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bennorth. For the veterans among your Bennorth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennorth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bennorth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bennorth in 1966 was 80, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennorth 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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