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Benitt Family History

Benitt 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: Benitz, Benito, Bernitt, Bennitt, Beitz, Hewitt, Bonito, Bennett

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Where is the Benitt family from?

You can see how Benitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Benitt family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benitt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benitt 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 Benitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benitt. 40% of Benitt men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Labor
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Benitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Benitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benitt 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Benitt. 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 106 military records available for the last name Benitt. For the veterans among your Benitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benitt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Benitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Benitt in 1962 was 68, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benitt 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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