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Benigni Family History

Benigni Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Benigno.

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


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Where is the Benigni family from?

You can see how Benigni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benigni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Benigni families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Benigni's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benigni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benigni 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 Benigni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benigni. 30% of Benigni men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Butcher
    30%
  • Merchant
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Benigni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Benigni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benigni 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Benigni. 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 339 military records available for the last name Benigni. For the veterans among your Benigni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benigni lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Benigni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Benigni in 1961 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benigni 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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