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Benny Family History

Benny Surname Meaning

English: variant of Benney. Scottish: variant of Bennie.

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


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Where is the Benny family from?

You can see how Benny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benny families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 165 Benny families living in Cornwall. This was about 43% of all the recorded Benny's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Benny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benny 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 Benny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benny. 40% of Benny men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Benny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benny were Furrierfur Railer and Maid General.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Ladies Tailor
    20%
  • Motor Driver
    20%
  • Furrierfur Railer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Maid General
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Benny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benny 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Benny. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benny. For the veterans among your Benny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benny lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Benny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Benny in 1956 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benny 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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