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Origins of the Bennison surname

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About the Bennisons

We have a total number of 11213 records for people with the last name Bennison.

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Where do most Bennisons live?

In 1921, most Bennisons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bennisons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 10,100 records for the Bennison surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Bennisons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bennison first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bennisons

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

Common Female occupations for Bennisons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

67

Dressmaker

33

Domestic Servant

27

Silk Weaver

26

Weaver

23

Common Male occupations for Bennisons in 1921
Silk Weaver

48

Farmer

44

Coal Miner

41

Joiner

35

General Labourer

34

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