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Bensfield Family History

Bensfield 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: Benefield, Benfield, Mansfield, Bonfield, Belfield, Banfield

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Where is the Bensfield family from?

You can see how Bensfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bensfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bensfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bensfield families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bensfield's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bensfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bensfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bensfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bensfield. 27% of Bensfield men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bensfield women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bensfield were Cutter and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Cutter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Bensfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Bensfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bensfield 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bensfield. 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 77 military records available for the last name Bensfield. For the veterans among your Bensfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bensfield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bensfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bensfield in 1965 was 72, and 81 in 2003.

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