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Beniard Family History

Beniard 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: Benard, Beard, Bernhard, Bernard, Bongard, Bedard, Bankard, Bungard

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Where is the Beniard family from?

You can see how Beniard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beniard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beniard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Beniard families living in Georgia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Beniard's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Beniard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beniard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Beniard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beniard 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Beniard. 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 8 military records available for the last name Beniard. For the veterans among your Beniard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beniard lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Beniard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Beniard in 1976 was 69, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beniard 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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