Origins of the Bennis surname

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    In 1921, most Bennises lived in london

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    390 Bennis Travel & migration records
    500 Bennises found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Bennises

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    Commmon female occupations for Bennises in 1921

    Housekeeper

    3

    Laundress

    3

    Living On Own Means

    3

    Dressmaker

    2

    House Servant

    2

    Commmon 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

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