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Benedic Family History

Benedic 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, Benedix, Bendix, Bendick, Benedek, Bendik, Bendig

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Where is the Benedic family from?

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

What did your Benedic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benedic. 60% of Benedic men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Benedic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedic 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Benedic. 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 94 military records available for the last name Benedic. For the veterans among your Benedic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedic lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Benedic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Benedic in 1965 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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