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Benneff Family History

Benneff 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: Bennett, Benner, Benne, Benney, Bennet, Benhoff, Berner, Jenner

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Where is the Benneff family from?

You can see how Benneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benneff family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Benneff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benneff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benneff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benneff 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benneff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Benneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benneff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Benneff. 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 Benneff. For the veterans among your Benneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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