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Benjestorf Family History

Benjestorf 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: Nestor, Benston, Beresford, Benshoff, Bettendorf, Beyersdorf

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Where is the Benjestorf family from?

You can see how Benjestorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benjestorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benjestorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Benjestorf families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Benjestorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Benjestorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benjestorf 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 122 census records available for the last name Benjestorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benjestorf 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Benjestorf. 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 44 military records available for the last name Benjestorf. For the veterans among your Benjestorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benjestorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benjestorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Benjestorf in 1963 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benjestorf 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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