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Bennton Family History

Bennton 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: Benston, Benton, Bennion, Benson, Fenton, Beaston, Denton, Henton

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Where is the Bennton family from?

You can see how Bennton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bennton families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1920 there was 1 Bennton family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennton's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bennton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennton 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 79 census records available for the last name Bennton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennton 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bennton. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bennton. For the veterans among your Bennton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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