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Benneett Family History

Benneett 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, Kennett, Jennett, Bernett, Bennette, Bennetts, Dennett

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Where is the Benneett family from?

You can see how Benneett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benneett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benneett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Benneett families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benneett's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Benneett families in 1880.
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What did your Benneett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benneett. 100% of Benneett men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Benneett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benneett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Benneett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Benneett. For the veterans among your Benneett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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