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Benart Family History

Benart Name 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: Lenart, Benard, Benhart, Bear, Beard, Bernard, Bonar, Ewart, Benkert

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Where is the Benart family from?

You can see how Benart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benart families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Benart families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benart. 42% of Benart men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Benart 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Benart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benart 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Benart. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Benart. For the veterans among your Benart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benart lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Benart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Benart in 1970 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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