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Bénard Family History

Bénard 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: Benard, Bard, Beard, Bernard, Bonar, Bayard, Bongard, Linard, Pinard

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Where is the Bénard family from?

You can see how Bénard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bénard family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 74 Bénard families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bénard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bénard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bénard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bénard ancestors do for a living?

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

What Bénard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bénard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bénard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bénard. 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 Bénard. For the veterans among your Bénard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bénard lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bénard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bénard

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