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Bennighof Family History

Bennighof 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: Benninghoff, Bennight, Bennington, Benigno, Bennion, Hennigh

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Where is the Bennighof family from?

You can see how Bennighof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennighof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bennighof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bennighof families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bennighof's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bennighof families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Bennighof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennighof 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bennighof. 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 33 military records available for the last name Bennighof. For the veterans among your Bennighof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennighof lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Bennighof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bennighof in 1965 was 75, and 68 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bennighof 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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