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Origins of the Bennington surname

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Where do most Benningtons live?

In 1921, most Benningtons lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Benningtons

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We have 4,830 records for the Bennington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Benningtons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bennington first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Benningtons

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

Common Female occupations for Benningtons in 1921
Dressmaker

37

Domestic Servant

15

General Servant Domestic

12

House Servant

12

Housekeeper

11

Common Male occupations for Benningtons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

50

Carpenter

18

Blacksmith

15

Farm Labourer

15

General Labourer

14

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