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Beningfield Family History

Beningfield Surname Meaning

see Benningfield.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Beningfield family from?

You can see how Beningfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beningfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Beningfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Beningfield families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Beningfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Beningfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beningfield 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 Beningfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Beningfield. 100% of Beningfield men worked as a Farm Labourer and 84% of Beningfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    17%

What Beningfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Beningfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beningfield 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Beningfield. 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 75 military records available for the last name Beningfield. For the veterans among your Beningfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beningfield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Beningfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Beningfield in 1964 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beningfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beningfield 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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