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Benneham Family History

Benneham 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, Burnham, Newnham, Bingham, Bennett, Benner, Branham

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benneham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benneham ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Benneham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benneham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Benneham. 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 10 military records available for the last name Benneham. For the veterans among your Benneham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benneham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Benneham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Benneham in 1967 was 63, and 36 in 2001.

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