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Benifield Family History

Benifield 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: Benefield, Bonifield, Benfield, Bonfield, Belfield, Banfield

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Where is the Benifield family from?

You can see how Benifield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benifield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Benifield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Benifield family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benifield's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Benifield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benifield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benifield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benifield. 39% of Benifield men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Benifield women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benifield were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farm Labor
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Benifield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benifield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benifield 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Benifield. 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 174 military records available for the last name Benifield. For the veterans among your Benifield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benifield lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Benifield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Benifield in 1977 was 73, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benifield 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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