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Benenate Family History

Benenate 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: Benenati, Beninato, Beninati, Berenato, Benavente, Bennett, Bernat

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Where is the Benenate family from?

You can see how Benenate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benenate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benenate family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benenate's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Benenate families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benenate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benenate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benenate. 100% of Benenate 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Benenate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benenate 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Benenate. 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 11 military records available for the last name Benenate. For the veterans among your Benenate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benenate lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Benenate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Benenate in 1959 was 51, and 84 in 2001.

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