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Benneth Family History

Benneth Name 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: Kenneth, Bennett, Bennet, Bonnet, Berreth, Benner, Kennett, Benet

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Where is the Benneth family from?

You can see how Benneth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benneth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benneth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 59 Benneth families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Benneth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benneth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benneth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benneth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Benneth. 50% of Benneth 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
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Benneth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benneth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benneth. 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 255 military records available for the last name Benneth. For the veterans among your Benneth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benneth lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Benneth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benneth in 1992 was 62, and 79 in 2003.

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