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Bennar Family History

Bennar 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: Benner, Bednar, Bonnar, Berner, Bear, Jenner, Penna, Venner, Penner

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Where is the Bennar family from?

You can see how Bennar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bennar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bennar families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bennar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bennar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bennar. 100% of Bennar men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Bennar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennar 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Bennar. 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 70 military records available for the last name Bennar. For the veterans among your Bennar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bennar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bennar in 1966 was 55, and 78 in 2001.

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