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Benoff Family History

Benoff 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: Beloff, Benhoff, Boff, Medoff, Danoff, Benshoff, Boroff, Eoff, Janoff

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Where is the Benoff family from?

You can see how Benoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Benoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Benoff family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Benoff's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Benoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benoff 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 Benoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benoff. 17% of Benoff men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Benoff women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Barber
    17%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Retail Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Benoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Benoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benoff 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Benoff. 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 75 military records available for the last name Benoff. For the veterans among your Benoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Benoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Benoff in 1964 was 78, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benoff 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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