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Beninato Family History

Beninato Surname Meaning

Italian: from a variant of the personal name Benenato (see Benenati).

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


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Where is the Beninato family from?

You can see how Beninato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beninato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Beninato families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Beninato's in USA. New York had the highest population of Beninato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beninato 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 Beninato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beninato. 30% of Beninato men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Beninato women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    30%
  • Barber
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Beninato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Beninato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beninato 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Beninato. 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 227 military records available for the last name Beninato. For the veterans among your Beninato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beninato lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Beninato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Beninato in 1957 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beninato 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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