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Benward Family History

Benward 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: Benware, Benard, Kenward, Beard, Seward, Bernhard, Bernard, Edward

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Where is the Benward family from?

You can see how Benward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benward family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benward families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Benward families living in Worcestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Benward's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Benward families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benward 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 Benward ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benward. 24% of Benward men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benward women worked as a Maid.

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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
    24%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%
  • Druggist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benward 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Benward. 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 251 military records available for the last name Benward. For the veterans among your Benward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benward lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Benward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Benward in 1951 was 44, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benward 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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