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Benedit Family History

Benedit 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, Benedix, Bendt, Benedick, Benet, Bendix, Benedek, Benoit

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Where is the Benedit family from?

You can see how Benedit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Benedit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Benedit families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedit's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Benedit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedit 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 Benedit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benedit. 50% of Benedit men worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Coal Loader
    50%

What Benedit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Benedit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedit 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Benedit. 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 47 military records available for the last name Benedit. For the veterans among your Benedit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedit lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Benedit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Benedit in 1978 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benedit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedit 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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