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Benedett Family History

Benedett 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: Benedetto, Benedetti, Benedict, Bennett, Benedek, Everett, Beckett

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Where is the Benedett family from?

You can see how Benedett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedett family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benedett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Benedett family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedett's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Benedett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benedett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benedett. 80% of Benedett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    80%
  • Butcher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Benedett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedett 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Benedett. 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 59 military records available for the last name Benedett. For the veterans among your Benedett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Benedett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benedett in 1963 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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