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Bennaman Family History

Bennaman 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: Benjamin, Bingaman, Venneman, Branaman, Henneman, Penniman, Bensman

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Where is the Bennaman family from?

You can see how Bennaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennaman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bennaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bennaman families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennaman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bennaman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennaman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Bennaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennaman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bennaman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bennaman. For the veterans among your Bennaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennaman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bennaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bennaman in 1968 was 92, and 47 in 2003.

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