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Benhoff Family History

Benhoff Surname Meaning

German (Westphalia): possibly a variant of North German Benninghoff.

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


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Where is the Benhoff family from?

You can see how Benhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benhoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Benhoff families living in Maryland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Benhoff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Benhoff families in 1880.
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What did your Benhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benhoff. 36% of Benhoff men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Benhoff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benhoff were Digging Coal and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Foreman
    18%
  • Digging Coal
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Benhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Benhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benhoff 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Benhoff. 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 128 military records available for the last name Benhoff. For the veterans among your Benhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benhoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Benhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Benhoff in 1965 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benhoff 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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