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Benedect Family History

Benedect 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: Benedict, Benedick, Benedetto, Benedek, Benedetti, Benkert, Bender

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Where is the Benedect family from?

You can see how Benedect families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedect family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benedect families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Benedect families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Benedect's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benedect families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedect 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 Benedect ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benedect. 18% of Benedect men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Benedect women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Plumber
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Benedect family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Benedect. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedect 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Benedect. 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 43 military records available for the last name Benedect. For the veterans among your Benedect ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedect lifespan?

Average Benedect life expectancy in 1977 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benedect

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedect 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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