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Benwitt Family History

Benwitt 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: Bennitt, Hewitt, Bennett, De Witt, Benowitz, Benitz, Benito, Benoit

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Benwitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benwitt 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 Benwitt. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Benwitt. For the veterans among your Benwitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benwitt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Benwitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benwitt in 1977 was 80, and 96 in 2001.

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