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Benedictson Family History

Benedictson 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: Bendickson, Benedict, Benenson, Benedick, Bengtson, Benedetto

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Where is the Benedictson family from?

You can see how Benedictson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedictson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benedictson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Benedictson families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedictson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Benedictson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedictson 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 Benedictson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Benedictson. 50% of Benedictson men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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 1921

  • Farmers Son
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Benedictson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedictson 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Benedictson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Benedictson. For the veterans among your Benedictson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedictson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Benedictson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Benedictson in 1967 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedictson 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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