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Benitte Family History

Benitte 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: Bentle, Binette, Benetti, Benike, Benitz, Bente, Benito, Bennette

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Where is the Benitte family from?

You can see how Benitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benitte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benitte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Benitte families living in West Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benitte's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Benitte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benitte 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 87 census records available for the last name Benitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benitte 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 Benitte. 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 military records available for the last name Benitte. For the veterans among your Benitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benitte lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Benitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benitte in 1975 was 68, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benitte 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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