History of your Surname
Get access to Benchars family records.Start a free trial

Benchars Family History

Benchars 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: Bechard, Benhart, Becher, Bachar, Bernhard, Obenhaus, Bench, Belcher

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Benchars family from?

You can see how Benchars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benchars family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Benchars families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Benchars families living in Perthshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Benchars's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Benchars families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benchars surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1881
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Benchars ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Benchars ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Benchars family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Benchars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchars census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Benchars

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Benchars. 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.

View all Benchars immigration records

Draft Cards

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

View all Benchars military records

You've only scratched the surface of Benchars family history

Discover More

What is the average Benchars lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Benchars family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Benchars last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial