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Benedictus Family History

Benedictus 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, De Benedictis, Benedetto, Bendick, Benedix

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Where is the Benedictus family from?

You can see how Benedictus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedictus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Benedictus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Benedictus families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedictus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benedictus families in 1891.
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What did your Benedictus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benedictus. 100% of Benedictus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benedictus women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Benedictus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedictus 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Benedictus. 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 104 military records available for the last name Benedictus. For the veterans among your Benedictus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedictus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Benedictus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Benedictus in 1963 was 66, and 42 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedictus 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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