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Bennwitz Family History

Bennwitz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Similar surnames: Benowitz, Benitz, Bonewitz, Bonawitz, Bennitt, Beitz, Bennett, Beckwith, Berkowitz, Kemnitz

209	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
32	Military Records
13	Immigration Records
85	Census and Voter Lists
103	Member Trees

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Where is the Bennwitz family from?

You can see how Bennwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bennwitz family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennwitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bennwitz families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 85 census records available for the last name Bennwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennwitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Bennwitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 32 military records available for the last name Bennwitz. For the veterans among your Bennwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennwitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bennwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bennwitz in 1962 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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Bennwitz Surname Meaning

Where is the Bennwitz family from?

What Bennwitz family records will you find?

What is the average Bennwitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bennwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bennwitz in 1962 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

Bennwitz Family History

Bennwitz Surname Meaning

442 record(s) for Bennwitz

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Bennwitz Surname Meaning

442 record(s) for Bennwitz

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Where is the Bennwitz family from?

What Bennwitz family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Bennwitz lifespan?

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