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Benfeito Family History

Benfeito 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: Benito, Benkert, Bonito, Bennett, Benvenuto, Benetti, Benevento

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Where is the Benfeito family from?

You can see how Benfeito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfeito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benfeito family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Benfeito's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Benfeito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benfeito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Benfeito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfeito 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Benfeito. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benfeito. For the veterans among your Benfeito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benfeito lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Benfeito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Benfeito in 1965 was 73, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benfeito 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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