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Last Name Meaning & Related Resources for the Surname BENNETT

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Definition: From the medieval given name Benedict, originating from the Latin "benedictus" meaning "blessed."

Surname Origin: Various

Alternate Surname Spellings: BENNET, BENEDICT, BENNEDICK, BENDICK

More Resources for the Surname BENNETT :

Medieval Genealogy
Browse a collection of medieval, heraldic, and posopographical genealogy resources including tutorials, royal genealogies, heraldic devices, societies, and collections of primary and secondary sources for medieval genealogy research.

BENNETT Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of BENNETT ancestors around the world.

BENNETT Family Trees on the Web
The AOL Genealogy Forum has collected a number of Web pages related to Bennett genealogy.

FamilySearch - BENNETT Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the BENNETT surname.

BENNETT Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Bennett surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.

Surname Finder - BENNETT Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Bennett surname.

Cousin Connect - BENNETT Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname BENNETT, and sign up for free notification when new Bennett queries are added.

DistantCousin.com - BENNETT Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name BENNETT.

MyCinnamonToast.com - BENNETT Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the BENNETT surname.

References: Surname Meanings & Origins

Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.

Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.

Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1989.

Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.

Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

 

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