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Bennawy Family History

Bennawy 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: Benway, Benney, Benny, Penna, Penny, Bentley, Tennant, Barnaby

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Where is the Bennawy family from?

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

What did your Bennawy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Bennawy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennawy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bennawy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bennawy. For the veterans among your Bennawy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennawy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Bennawy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bennawy in 1970 was 76, and 77 in 2002.

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