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Benshoof Family History

Benshoof Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Banzhaf. Compare Benshoff.

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


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Where is the Benshoof family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benshoof. 20% of Benshoof men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Benshoof women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benshoof were Electrician and Waitress.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Benshoof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benshoof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benshoof 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Benshoof. 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 516 military records available for the last name Benshoof. For the veterans among your Benshoof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benshoof lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Benshoof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Benshoof in 1950 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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