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Benfield Family History

Benfield Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from one or more of the numerous places in England called Benfield or Binfield which are named from Middle English bent ‘bent-grass’ + feld ‘open country’ or ‘land converted to arable use’ (Old English beonet + feld).

See Benefield.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benfield family from?

You can see how Benfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 264 Benfield families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Benfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benfield families in 1891.
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What did your Benfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benfield. 12% of Benfield men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Benfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benfield were Dairy Farmer and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Dairy Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Benfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfield 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Benfield. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Benfield. For the veterans among your Benfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benfield lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Benfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Benfield in 1944 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benfield 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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