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Benidict Family History

Benidict 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, Bendick, Bendt, Condict, Tendick, Benisch

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Where is the Benidict family from?

You can see how Benidict families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benidict family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benidict families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Benidict families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Benidict's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benidict families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benidict surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benidict ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benidict. 23% of Benidict men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Benidict women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benidict were Farmer and Secretary. .

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Benidict. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benidict 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Benidict. 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 98 military records available for the last name Benidict. For the veterans among your Benidict ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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