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Benneld Family History

Benneld 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: Fennell, Bennett, Benner, Bunnell, Bengel, Becnel, Tennell, Bendel

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Where is the Benneld family from?

You can see how Benneld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benneld family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Benneld families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benneld's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Benneld families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benneld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benneld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Assistant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benneld. 100% of Benneld women worked as a Shop Assistant. .

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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

  • Shop Assistant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Benneld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benneld 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Benneld. 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 Benneld. For the veterans among your Benneld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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