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Bennen Family History

Bennen 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: Dennen, Benner, Bensen, Mennen, Benne, Brennen, Bennin, Benney

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Where is the Bennen family from?

You can see how Bennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bennen family living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bennen's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Bennen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennen 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 Bennen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bennen. 29% of Bennen men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bennen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bennen were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennen 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Bennen. 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 111 military records available for the last name Bennen. For the veterans among your Bennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Bennen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bennen in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2002.

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