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Benfold Family History

Benfold Surname Meaning

perhaps an altered form of Benfield.

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


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Where is the Benfold family from?

You can see how Benfold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfold family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Benfold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Benfold families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Benfold's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Benfold families in 1891.
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What did your Benfold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benfold. 84% of Benfold 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • School Teacher
    8%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benfold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfold 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Benfold. 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 139 military records available for the last name Benfold. For the veterans among your Benfold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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