Origins of the Bennit surname

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    In 1921, most Bennits lived in south-east

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    410 Bennits found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Bennit

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    Who were Bennits most likely to marry?

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    What are the most common Bennit first names?

    John

    William

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    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Bennits

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

    Commmon female occupations for Bennits in 1921

    Nailor

    6

    Dress Maker

    4

    House Servant

    3

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Bennits in 1921

    Coal Miner

    10

    Cordwainer

    4

    Iron Miner

    4

    Nailor

    4

    Servant

    4

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