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Bennecoff Family History

Bennecoff 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: Benshoff, Benchoff, Pennycuff, Winecoff, Benhoff, Bohnhoff, Pentecost

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Where is the Bennecoff family from?

You can see how Bennecoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennecoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bennecoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bennecoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennecoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bennecoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennecoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennecoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Bennecoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennecoff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bennecoff. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bennecoff. For the veterans among your Bennecoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennecoff lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bennecoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bennecoff in 1954 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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