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Bennetto Family History

Bennetto Name Meaning

from the Middle English male given name Ben(n)et (from Latin benedictus ‘blessed’ via Old French) + Cornish pet-form or patronymic ending -ow as in Clemow .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Bennett, Bennette, Bennetts, Kennett, Benetti, Bonnette, Benedetto

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Where is the Bennetto family from?

You can see how Bennetto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bennetto family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bennetto families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Bennetto families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Bennetto's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Bennetto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bennetto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bennetto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bennetto. 100% of Bennetto 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Bennetto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bennetto 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Bennetto. 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 182 military records available for the last name Bennetto. For the veterans among your Bennetto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bennetto lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2002, in the United States, Bennetto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bennetto in 1946 was 51, and 91 in 2002.

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