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Benamati Family History

Benamati 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: Benanti, Benenati, Beninati, Benetti, Bensman, Benassi, Beninato

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Where is the Benamati family from?

You can see how Benamati families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benamati family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Benamati families living in California. This was about 70% of all the recorded Benamati's in USA. California had the highest population of Benamati families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benamati 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 Benamati ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benamati. 39% of Benamati men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Benamati women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Rancher
    16%
  • Coal Loader
    16%
  • Barber
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Benamati family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Benamati. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benamati 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Benamati. 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 95 military records available for the last name Benamati. For the veterans among your Benamati ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benamati lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benamati life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benamati in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benamati 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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