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Beneditz Family History

Beneditz 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: Benedict, Benedick, Benowitz, Benitz, Bonewitz, Benedix, Beitz

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Where is the Beneditz family from?

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

What did your Beneditz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Foreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Beneditz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beneditz 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Beneditz. 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 25 military records available for the last name Beneditz. For the veterans among your Beneditz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beneditz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Beneditz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Beneditz in 1963 was 79, and 87 in 2004.

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