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Benaitis Family History

Benaitis Surname 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: Benanti, Zemaitis, Jonaitis, Benites, Benis, Benetti, Bettis, Xenakis

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Where is the Benaitis family from?

You can see how Benaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benaitis families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benaitis's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Benaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benaitis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Benaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benaitis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Benaitis. 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 20 military records available for the last name Benaitis. For the veterans among your Benaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benaitis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Benaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Benaitis in 1962 was 68, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benaitis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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