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Bennun Family History

Bennun 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: Bennin, Benson, Dennen, Benton, Brennan, Benner, Lennon, Benn, Bendon

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Where is the Bennun family from?

You can see how Bennun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennun families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bennun family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennun's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bennun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennun 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 63 census records available for the last name Bennun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennun 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bennun. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bennun. For the veterans among your Bennun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennun lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Bennun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bennun in 1976 was 71, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennun 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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