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Benfow Family History

Benfow 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: Benbow, Benson, Bellow, Benton, Benko, Bendon, Below, Beno, Benford

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Where is the Benfow family from?

You can see how Benfow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benfow family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Benfow's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Benfow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benfow 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 7 census records available for the last name Benfow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benfow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Benfow. For the veterans among your Benfow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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