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Bennahum Family History

Bennahum 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: Bentham, Benham, Bernau, Begnaud, Bernbaum, Beahm, Beachum, Benedum

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Where is the Bennahum family from?

You can see how Bennahum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennahum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bennahum family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennahum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bennahum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennahum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennahum ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bennahum ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Bennahum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennahum 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bennahum. 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 Bennahum. For the veterans among your Bennahum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennahum lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Bennahum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bennahum in 1972 was 67, and 77 in 1991.

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