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Benier Family History

Benier 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: Venier, Bender, Benner, Denier, Bernier, Benter, Bevier, Benfer

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Where is the Benier family from?

You can see how Benier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 38 Benier families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Benier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Benier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benier 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 Benier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benier. 30% of Benier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Benier women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benier were Farm Laborer and School Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%

What Benier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Benier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benier 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Benier. 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 94 military records available for the last name Benier. For the veterans among your Benier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Benier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Benier in 1967 was 82, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benier 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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