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Bennan Family History

Bennan 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: Brennan, Bennin, Kennan, Bannan, Bean, Benson, Penna, Mannan, Berman

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Where is the Bennan family from?

You can see how Bennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Bennan families living in Quebec. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bennan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bennan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bennan. 25% of Bennan men worked as a Salesman and 19% of Bennan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bennan were Furrier and Sales Girl. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Furrier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Attendant
    14%
  • Sales Girl
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennan 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Bennan. 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 196 military records available for the last name Bennan. For the veterans among your Bennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Bennan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bennan in 1967 was 66, and 95 in 1996.

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