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Benfro Family History

Benfro 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: Renfro, Benko, Bero, Beno, Benford, Benyo, Benfer, Benito, Jendro

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Where is the Benfro family from?

You can see how Benfro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benfro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Benfro family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benfro's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Benfro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benfro 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 57 census records available for the last name Benfro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfro 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Benfro. 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 18 military records available for the last name Benfro. For the veterans among your Benfro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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