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Benfell Family History

Benfell Surname Meaning

see Benfield.

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


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Where is the Benfell family from?

You can see how Benfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benfell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Benfell families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Benfell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benfell families in 1891.
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What did your Benfell 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 Benfell. 100% of Benfell men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Benfell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    12%

What Benfell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Benfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfell 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Benfell. 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 163 military records available for the last name Benfell. For the veterans among your Benfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benfell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Benfell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Benfell in 1968 was 41, and 65 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benfell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benfell 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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