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Benfeild Family History

Benfeild 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: Denfeld, Bernfeld, Benfield, Bonfield, Penfold, Belfield, Banfield

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Where is the Benfeild family from?

You can see how Benfeild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfeild family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Benfeild families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Benfeild's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Benfeild families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Benfeild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfeild 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Benfeild. 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 1 military records available for the last name Benfeild. For the veterans among your Benfeild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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