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Benfor Family History

Benfor 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: Benford, Benfer, Benson, Benton, Senior, Bender, Benner, Bedford

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Where is the Benfor family from?

You can see how Benfor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benfor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Benfor families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Benfor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benfor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benfor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Benfor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Benfor. 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 6 military records available for the last name Benfor. For the veterans among your Benfor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benfor lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Benfor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Benfor in 1988 was 35, and 33 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benfor 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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