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Bennell Family History

Bennell Name Meaning

see Benwell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Fennell, Bunnell, Tennell, Bonnell, Bendell, Pennell, Kennell

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Where is the Bennell family from?

You can see how Bennell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 47 Bennell families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Bennell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bennell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bennell. 72% of Bennell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bennell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennell 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 Bennell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 786 military records available for the last name Bennell. For the veterans among your Bennell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Bennell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bennell in 1973 was 79, and 95 in 2004.

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