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Benedikt Family History

Benedikt 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: Benedict, Benedick, Benedek, Bendik, Benedix, Bendt, Benet, Benik

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Where is the Benedikt family from?

You can see how Benedikt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedikt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Benedikt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Benedikt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedikt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benedikt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedikt 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 Benedikt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benedikt. 100% of Benedikt men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Benedikt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Benedikt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedikt 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Benedikt. 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 681 military records available for the last name Benedikt. For the veterans among your Benedikt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedikt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Benedikt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Benedikt in 1953 was 78, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedikt 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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