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Benenati Family History

Benenati Surname Meaning

Italian (southern mainly Sicily): from the medieval personal name Benenato an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘well born’.

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


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Where is the Benenati family from?

You can see how Benenati families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benenati family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benenati families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Benenati families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Benenati's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benenati families in 1920.
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What did your Benenati ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benenati. 56% of Benenati men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Benenati women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benenati were Cabinet Maker and 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
    56%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Bartender
    8%
  • Cabinet Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Olive Packer
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

What Benenati family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Benenati. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benenati 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Benenati. 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 344 military records available for the last name Benenati. For the veterans among your Benenati ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benenati lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Benenati life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benenati in 1953 was 65, and 69 in 2004.

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