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Benyard Family History

Benyard 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: Bunyard, Benard, Beard, Bernhard, Bernard, Bayard, Bongard, Bedard

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Where is the Benyard family from?

You can see how Benyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benyard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benyard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Benyard families living in Hampshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Benyard's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Benyard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benyard 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 Benyard ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Benyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benyard 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Benyard. 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 52 military records available for the last name Benyard. For the veterans among your Benyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benyard lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Benyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Benyard in 1958 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benyard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benyard 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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