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Bennehoof Family History

Bennehoof 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: Benshoof, Benshoff, Benchoff, Benhoff, Bohnhoff, Bennett, Benner

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Where is the Bennehoof family from?

You can see how Bennehoof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennehoof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bennehoof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bennehoof families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennehoof's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bennehoof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennehoof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennehoof ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Bennehoof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennehoof 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bennehoof. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bennehoof. For the veterans among your Bennehoof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennehoof lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Bennehoof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bennehoof in 1974 was 48, and 63 in 1991.

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