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Beneff Family History

Beneff 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: Neff, Bene, Benes, Beloff, Benet, Benesh, Beneke, Mcneff, Benhoff

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Where is the Beneff family from?

You can see how Beneff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beneff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Beneff families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Beneff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Beneff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Beneff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beneff 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Beneff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Beneff. For the veterans among your Beneff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beneff 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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