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Benioff Family History

Benioff 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: Benhoff, Benshoff, Beloff, Benchoff, Bendorf, Lenhoff, Benson

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Where is the Benioff family from?

You can see how Benioff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benioff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Benioff families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Benioff's in USA. California had the highest population of Benioff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benioff 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 Benioff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benioff. 100% of Benioff men worked as a Furrier.

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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

  • Furrier
    100%

What Benioff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Benioff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benioff 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Benioff. 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 32 military records available for the last name Benioff. For the veterans among your Benioff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benioff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benioff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Benioff in 1964 was 87, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benioff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benioff 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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