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Bennin Name Meaning

East German: habitational name from a place so named near Ludwigslust in Mecklenburg.

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


Similar surnames: Bennie, Benton, Benson, Benning, Lennie, Bellin, Menning, Berning

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Where is the Bennin family from?

You can see how Bennin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bennin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Bennin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bennin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bennin. 34% of Bennin men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Bennin women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bennin were Owner and Saleswoman. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Owner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bennin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennin 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Bennin. 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 605 military records available for the last name Bennin. For the veterans among your Bennin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bennin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bennin in 1943 was 36, and 64 in 2004.

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