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Bener Family History

Bener Surname 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: Berner, Beer, Beger, Bene, Bender, Benner, Biener, Boner, Benes

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Where is the Bener family from?

You can see how Bener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bener family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Bener families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bener's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Bener families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Bener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bener. 31% of Bener men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Bener women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bener were Miner and House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Miner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • House Work
    10%

What Bener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bener 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Bener. 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 480 military records available for the last name Bener. For the veterans among your Bener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bener lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bener in 1964 was 73, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bener 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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