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Benndell Family History

Benndell 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: Bendell, Fennell, Blondell, Bunnell, Tennell, Pendell, Bendel

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Where is the Benndell family from?

You can see how Benndell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benndell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Benndell family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benndell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benndell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benndell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benndell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benndell. 100% of Benndell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Benndell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benndell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Benndell. 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 military records available for the last name Benndell. For the veterans among your Benndell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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