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Benedette Family History

Benedette 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: Benedetto, Benedetti, Beaudette, Bennette, Benedict, Benavente

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Where is the Benedette family from?

You can see how Benedette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benedette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Benedette families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benedette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedette 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 Benedette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benedette. 42% of Benedette men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Benedette women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benedette were Printer and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Printer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Benedette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 958 census records available for the last name Benedette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedette 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Benedette. 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 100 military records available for the last name Benedette. For the veterans among your Benedette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedette lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1996, in the United States, Benedette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Benedette in 1953 was 59, and 78 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benedette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedette 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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