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Benfari Family History

Benfari 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: Benford, Benware, Benfer, Gennari, Benard, Benhart, Bear, Benjamin

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Where is the Benfari family from?

You can see how Benfari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfari family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benfari families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benfari's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benfari families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benfari 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 Benfari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benfari. 100% of Benfari men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Benfari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfari 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Benfari. 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 29 military records available for the last name Benfari. For the veterans among your Benfari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benfari lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Benfari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benfari in 1962 was 76, and 40 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benfari 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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