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Benchoff Family History

Benchoff Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Banzhaf. See Benshoff.

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


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Where is the Benchoff family from?

You can see how Benchoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benchoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benchoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 39 Benchoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 72% of all the recorded Benchoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benchoff families in 1880.
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What did your Benchoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benchoff. 20% of Benchoff men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Benchoff women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Helper
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benchoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benchoff 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Benchoff. 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 365 military records available for the last name Benchoff. For the veterans among your Benchoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benchoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benchoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benchoff in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benchoff 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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