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Benard Family History

Benard Surname Meaning

French (Bénard): variant of Bernard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benard family from?

You can see how Benard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 34 Benard families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Benard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benard families in 1891.
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What did your Benard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benard. 100% of Benard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Benard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benard 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Benard. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Benard lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Benard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benard in 1952 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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