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Benedito Family History

Benedito 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, Benedetto, Benito, Benedix, Bonito, Meredith

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Where is the Benedito family from?

You can see how Benedito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedito family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benedito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Benedito families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Benedito's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Benedito families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Benedito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedito 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 Benedito. 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 29 military records available for the last name Benedito. For the veterans among your Benedito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedito lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Benedito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benedito in 1966 was 82, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedito 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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