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Bennish Family History

Bennish 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: Bennis, Benish, Dennis, Beamish, Benis, Kennis, Tennis, Barnish

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Where is the Bennish family from?

You can see how Bennish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bennish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Bennish families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Bennish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bennish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennish 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 Bennish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bennish. 59% of Bennish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bennish women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Bennish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bennish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennish 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Bennish. 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 156 military records available for the last name Bennish. For the veterans among your Bennish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bennish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bennish in 1964 was 80, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bennish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennish 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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