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Benedicto Family History

Benedicto Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Benedicto (see Benedict).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benedicto family from?

You can see how Benedicto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedicto family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Benedicto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Benedicto family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedicto's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Benedicto families in 1901.
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What did your Benedicto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benedicto. 60% of Benedicto men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

What Benedicto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Benedicto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedicto 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benedicto. 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 127 military records available for the last name Benedicto. For the veterans among your Benedicto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedicto lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Benedicto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Benedicto in 1965 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedicto 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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