
Origins of the Bennis surname


About the Bennises
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Interesting facts about Bennis
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bennis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1910.
What are the most common Bennis first names?
John
Ernest H
Mary
Emily F

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Common jobs for Bennises
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bennises in 1921
Housekeeper
3
Laundress
3
Living On Own Means
3
Dressmaker
2
House Servant
2
Common male occupations for Bennises in 1921
Coal Miner
5
Wood Turner
5
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
4
Compositor Son
3
Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen
3
