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Benfer Family History

Benfer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Benfe or Banfe near Laasphe in Hesse.

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


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Where is the Benfer family from?

You can see how Benfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Benfer family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Benfer's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Benfer families in 1891.
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What did your Benfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benfer. 28% of Benfer men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Benfer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benfer were Labor and Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerical
    9%
  • Cashier
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Benfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfer 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Benfer. 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 883 military records available for the last name Benfer. For the veterans among your Benfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benfer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Benfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Benfer in 1962 was 80, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benfer 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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