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Benard Name Meaning

French (Bénard): variant of Bernard .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Renard, Denard, Bedard, Menard, Bernard, Barnard, Bevard, Bechard

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Where is the Benard family from?

You can see how Benard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 645 Benard families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Benard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Benard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Benard. 16% of Benard men worked as a Cultivateur and 20% of Benard women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benard were Labourer and Servant. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    20%
  • Vendeur
    12%
  • Cycliste
    8%
  • Servant
    8%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Benard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Benard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Benard. For the veterans among your Benard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benard lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Benard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benard in 1952 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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