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Bennitt Family History

Bennitt Surname Meaning

English (Midlands): variant of Bennett.

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


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Where is the Bennitt family from?

You can see how Bennitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 39 Bennitt families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Bennitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bennitt families in 1911.
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What did your Bennitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bennitt. 100% of Bennitt 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Bennitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennitt 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Bennitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bennitt. For the veterans among your Bennitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bennitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bennitt in 1963 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennitt 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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