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Benfeld Family History

Benfeld 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: Denfeld, Bernfeld, Benfield, Bonfield, Penfold, Belfield, Banfield

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Where is the Benfeld family from?

You can see how Benfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Benfeld families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benfeld's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Benfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Benfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfeld 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Benfeld. 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 81 military records available for the last name Benfeld. For the veterans among your Benfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benfeld lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Benfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Benfeld in 1989 was 92, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benfeld 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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