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Benedicta Family History

Benedicta 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, Mendieta, Benedetto, Bendick, Benedix, Benedetti

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Where is the Benedicta family from?

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

What did your Benedicta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benedicta. 100% of Benedicta women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Benedicta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedicta 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Benedicta. 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 5 military records available for the last name Benedicta. For the veterans among your Benedicta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedicta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Benedicta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Benedicta in 1966 was 82, and 55 in 1980.

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