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Benningfield Family History

Benningfield Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Benefield in Northamptonshire. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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You can see how Benningfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benningfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benningfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Benningfield family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Benningfield's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Benningfield families in 1911.
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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benningfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benningfield 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Benningfield. 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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There are 651 military records available for the last name Benningfield. For the veterans among your Benningfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benningfield lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Benningfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Benningfield in 1946 was 21, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benningfield 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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