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Benad Family History

Benad 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: Bena, Benac, Benak, Benard, Bean, Bear, Bond, Beal, Beard, Ben

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Where is the Benad family from?

You can see how Benad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benad family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Benad families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benad's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Benad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benad 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 Benad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benad. 60% of Benad men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benad women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Benad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Benad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benad 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Benad. 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 110 military records available for the last name Benad. For the veterans among your Benad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benad lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Benad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benad in 1966 was 73, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benad 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.

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