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Bencoff Family History

Bencoff Name 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: Benchoff, Benhoff, Benshoff, Beloff, Bendorf, Lenhoff, Bencomo

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Where is the Bencoff family from?

You can see how Bencoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bencoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bencoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bencoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bencoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bencoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bencoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bencoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bencoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bencoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bencoff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bencoff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bencoff. For the veterans among your Bencoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bencoff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1981, in the United States, Bencoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bencoff in 1980 was 78, and 84 in 1981.

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