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Benanati Family History

Benanati 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, Beninato, Bennett, Bernat, Benetti

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Where is the Benanati family from?

You can see how Benanati families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benanati family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benanati family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benanati's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Benanati families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benanati 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 57 census records available for the last name Benanati. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benanati 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Benanati. 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 2 military records available for the last name Benanati. For the veterans among your Benanati ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benanati lifespan?

Average Benanati life expectancy in 1965 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benanati 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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