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Bennefield Family History

Bennefield Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Benefield.

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


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Where is the Bennefield family from?

You can see how Bennefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennefield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bennefield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Bennefield families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bennefield's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bennefield families in 1911.
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What did your Bennefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bennefield. 37% of Bennefield men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bennefield women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bennefield were Operator and Maid.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

What Bennefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bennefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennefield 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Bennefield. 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 600 military records available for the last name Bennefield. For the veterans among your Bennefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennefield lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bennefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bennefield in 1952 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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