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Benefield Family History

Benefield Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Benfield.

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


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Where is the Benefield family from?

You can see how Benefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benefield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benefield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 64 Benefield families living in Kent. This was about 53% of all the recorded Benefield's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Benefield families in 1891.
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What did your Benefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benefield. 50% of Benefield men worked as a Retired and 65% of Benefield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benefield were Gardener and Retired.

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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

  • Retired
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

What Benefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Benefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benefield 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Benefield. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Benefield. For the veterans among your Benefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benefield lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Benefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benefield in 1941 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benefield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benefield 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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