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Bennhoff Family History

Bennhoff 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, Benhoff, Bohnhoff, Lehnhoff, Berghoff, Lenhoff

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Where is the Bennhoff family from?

You can see how Bennhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bennhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Bennhoff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennhoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bennhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bennhoff. 100% of Bennhoff men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Bennhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennhoff 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bennhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Bennhoff. For the veterans among your Bennhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennhoff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bennhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bennhoff in 1957 was 65, and 83 in 2004.

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