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Benware Family History

Benware Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Benoît (see Benoit).

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


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Where is the Benware family from?

You can see how Benware families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benware family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benware families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Benware family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benware's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Benware families in 1891.
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What did your Benware ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benware. 27% of Benware men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Benware women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benware were Common Labor and 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
    27%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Common Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Dressmaker
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Benware. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benware 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Benware. 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 368 military records available for the last name Benware. For the veterans among your Benware ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benware lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Benware life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benware in 1962 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benware 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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