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Benfonte Family History

Benfonte 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: Belmonte, Benson, Infante, Benton, Bronte, Benavente, Monforte

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Where is the Benfonte family from?

You can see how Benfonte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfonte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benfonte families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Benfonte's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benfonte families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Benfonte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfonte 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Benfonte. 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 5 military records available for the last name Benfonte. For the veterans among your Benfonte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benfonte lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Benfonte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Benfonte in 1971 was 65, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benfonte 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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