Origins of the Benness surname

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    In 1921, most Bennesses lived in west-midlands

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    42 Benness Travel & migration records
    130 Bennesses found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Benness

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    What are the most common Benness first names?

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    Ella Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Bennesses

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Bennesses in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    1

    Charwoman

    1

    Cook Domestic

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Dress & Mantle Maker

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Bennesses in 1921

    Blacksmith

    2

    Staymaker

    2

    Appointed Post Office Clerk

    1

    Boatman Coast Guard

    1

    Carpenter Private Royal Sappers & Miners

    1

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