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Bienfang Family History

Bienfang 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: Bifano, Brennan, Piening, Bierman, Boening, Biermann, Bienvenu

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Where is the Bienfang family from?

You can see how Bienfang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bienfang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bienfang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Bienfang families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bienfang's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bienfang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bienfang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bienfang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bienfang. 56% of Bienfang men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bienfang women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Bienfang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Bienfang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bienfang 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Bienfang. 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 115 military records available for the last name Bienfang. For the veterans among your Bienfang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bienfang lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bienfang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bienfang in 1964 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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