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Benedetto Family History

Benedetto Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Benedetto from Latin Benedictus meaning ‘blessed’ (see Benedict).

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


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Where is the Benedetto family from?

You can see how Benedetto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedetto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benedetto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Benedetto families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benedetto's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benedetto families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedetto 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 Benedetto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benedetto. 23% of Benedetto men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Benedetto women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benedetto were Truck Driver and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • New Worker
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Dressmaker
    7%

What Benedetto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Benedetto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedetto 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Benedetto. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Benedetto. For the veterans among your Benedetto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedetto lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Benedetto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benedetto in 1944 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benedetto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedetto 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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