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Benedet Family History

Benedet 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, Bendt, Benet, Benedetto, Beaudet

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Where is the Benedet family from?

You can see how Benedet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benedet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Benedet families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benedet's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Benedet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedet 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 Benedet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benedet. 100% of Benedet 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Benedet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedet 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Benedet. 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 44 military records available for the last name Benedet. For the veterans among your Benedet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedet lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Benedet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benedet in 1942 was 69, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benedet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedet 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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