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Benary Family History

Benary 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: Beary, Benard, Henry, Bear, Berry, Beard, Geary, Bernard, Bonar, Bena

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Where is the Benary family from?

You can see how Benary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benary family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benary families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Benary families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Benary's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benary families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benary 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 Benary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benary. 100% of Benary men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Benary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benary 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Benary. 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 104 military records available for the last name Benary. For the veterans among your Benary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benary lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1990, in the United States, Benary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Benary in 1959 was 49, and 82 in 1990.

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