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Benidt Family History

Benidt 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: Bendt, Wendt, Reidt, Benis, Benda, Bendy, Fendt, Eidt, Beni, Bent

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Where is the Benidt family from?

You can see how Benidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benidt family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benidt's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Benidt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benidt 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 Benidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm and Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benidt. 50% of Benidt men worked as a Farm and 50% of Benidt women worked as a Farm. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benidt were Economist and Teacher.

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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

  • Farm
    50%
  • Economist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Benidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Benidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benidt 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Benidt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Benidt. For the veterans among your Benidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benidt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Benidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Benidt in 1964 was 82, and 62 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benidt 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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