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Becenti Family History

Becenti Surname Meaning

Hispanic: apparently an altered form of Spanish Vicenti. It is found only among Native Americans (Navajos) mainly in NM and AR.

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


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Where is the Becenti family from?

You can see how Becenti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Becenti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Becenti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Becenti families living in New Mexico. This was about 67% of all the recorded Becenti's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Becenti families in 1920.
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What did your Becenti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Becenti. 65% of Becenti men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Becenti women worked as a Weaver.

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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
    65%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Herder
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Becenti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Becenti 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Becenti. 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 174 military records available for the last name Becenti. For the veterans among your Becenti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Becenti lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Becenti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Becenti in 1959 was 43, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Becenti 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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