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Benefiel Family History

Benefiel Name Meaning

English: variant of Benefield . This form of the surname is virtually non-existing in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Benefield, Banfield, Banfill, Bonfield, Benedick, Beaulieu, Jenifer

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Where is the Benefiel family from?

You can see how Benefiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benefiel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Benefiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Benefiel families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Benefiel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Benefiel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benefiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benefiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benefiel. 29% of Benefiel men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Benefiel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benefiel were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Benefiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benefiel 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Benefiel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Benefiel. For the veterans among your Benefiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benefiel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Benefiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Benefiel in 1953 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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