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Bennetter Family History

Bennetter 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: Bennette, Bennett, Bonnette, Bennetts, Jennette, Gennette, Netter

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Where is the Bennetter family from?

You can see how Bennetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennetter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bennetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bennetter families living in Mississippi. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bennetter's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Bennetter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennetter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennetter ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Bennetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennetter 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bennetter. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bennetter. For the veterans among your Bennetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennetter lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Bennetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bennetter in 1979 was 40, and 72 in 2003.

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