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Benfante Family History

Benfante 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: Infante, Benanti, Bonfanti, Bellante, Tennant, Benavente, Montante

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Where is the Benfante family from?

You can see how Benfante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benfante family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Benfante families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Benfante families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Benfante's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benfante families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benfante 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 Benfante ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benfante. 57% of Benfante men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Benfante women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benfante were Painter 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
    57%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Longshoreman
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    46%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

What Benfante family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Benfante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benfante 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Benfante. 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 252 military records available for the last name Benfante. For the veterans among your Benfante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benfante lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benfante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benfante in 1964 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benfante 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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