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Benedec Family History

Benedec 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: Benedek, Benedict, Bender, Bendel, Benedick, Benedix, Beneke, Beede

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Where is the Benedec family from?

You can see how Benedec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedec family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Benedec families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedec's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benedec families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedec 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 17 census records available for the last name Benedec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedec 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Benedec. 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 Benedec. For the veterans among your Benedec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedec lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2000, in the United States, Benedec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Benedec in 1998 was 75, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedec 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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