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Benefer Family History

Benefer Surname Meaning

The blob presents a variant of Bedingfield, which may, at least sometimes, be a form of Benningfield. This is noted despite the explicit equation of Bennifer and Bedingfield in some Norfolk sources.

Additionally, there is a reference to John Benyngfelde or Benyngfeld from the year 1546 found in PROB 11, specifically in Wiggenhall Saint Mary, Norfolk.

The Wiggenhalls are located just south of Kings Lynn, indicating a geographical connection to the names mentioned.

Furthermore, there is mention of Thomas Benningfield from 1679, referenced in IGI, hailing from Thetford, Norfolk.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Benefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benefer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Benefer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Benefer families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Benefer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Benefer families in 1891.
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What did your Benefer 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 Benefer. 100% of Benefer men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Benefer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    34%

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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Benefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benefer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Benefer. 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 55 military records available for the last name Benefer. For the veterans among your Benefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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