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Benedum Family History

Benedum Name Meaning

German (Palatinate): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Beneke, Benda, Benecke, Hegedus, Beem, Bene, Bentrup, Bendel, Bendig

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Where is the Benedum family from?

You can see how Benedum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Benedum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Benedum families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Benedum's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Benedum families in 1891.
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What did your Benedum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benedum. 19% of Benedum men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Benedum women worked as a Cook. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benedum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedum 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Benedum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 315 military records available for the last name Benedum. For the veterans among your Benedum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedum lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Benedum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Benedum in 1960 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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