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Benshoff Family History

Benshoff Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Banzhaf. Compare Benchoff and Benshoof.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benshoff family from?

You can see how Benshoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benshoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Benshoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Benshoff families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benshoff's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benshoff families in 1891.
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What did your Benshoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benshoff. 46% of Benshoff men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Benshoff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benshoff were Miner and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Benshoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benshoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benshoff 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Benshoff. 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 271 military records available for the last name Benshoff. For the veterans among your Benshoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benshoff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Benshoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Benshoff in 1957 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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