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Benfiel Family History

Benfiel 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: Benefiel, Benfield, Bonfield, Belfield, Banfield, Benefield, Bengel

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Where is the Benfiel family from?

You can see how Benfiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfiel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Benfiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Benfiel families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benfiel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Benfiel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benfiel 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 147 census records available for the last name Benfiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfiel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Benfiel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Benfiel. For the veterans among your Benfiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benfiel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Benfiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benfiel in 1971 was 84, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benfiel 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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