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Benberry Family History

Benberry Name 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: Dewberry, Newberry, Ikenberry, Deberry, Bilberry, Sedberry, Winberry

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Where is the Benberry family from?

You can see how Benberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benberry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benberry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Benberry families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Benberry's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Benberry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benberry. 75% of Benberry men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benberry 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
    75%
  • Stone Mason
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Benberry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Benberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benberry 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Benberry. 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 56 military records available for the last name Benberry. For the veterans among your Benberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benberry lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Benberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Benberry in 1947 was 33, and 52 in 2004.

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