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Benhardus Family History

Benhardus 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: Bethards, Bernhard, Obenhaus, Bechard, Bernards, Bogardus, Lenhard

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Benhardus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benhardus 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 Benhardus. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Benhardus. For the veterans among your Benhardus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benhardus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Benhardus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Benhardus in 1970 was 82, and 76 in 1997.

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