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Bennard Family History

Bennard 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: Bernard, Kennard, Vennard, Dennard, Benard, Bennardo, Lennard

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Where is the Bennard family from?

You can see how Bennard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Bennard families living in Alberta. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bennard's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bennard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennard 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 Bennard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bennard. 28% of Bennard men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bennard women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bennard were Shipping Clerk and Waitress. .

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Shipping Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bennard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennard 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Bennard. 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 237 military records available for the last name Bennard. For the veterans among your Bennard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennard lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bennard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bennard in 1964 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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