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Benfey Family History

Benfey 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: Benfer, Benney, Henley, Bence, Berley, Bentley, Binney, Bene, Begley

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Where is the Benfey family from?

You can see how Benfey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benfey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Benfey families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Benfey's in USA. California had the highest population of Benfey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benfey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Benfey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfey 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Benfey. 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 31 military records available for the last name Benfey. For the veterans among your Benfey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benfey lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Benfey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Benfey in 1982 was 86, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benfey 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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