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Benites Family History

Benites Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Benítez (see Benitez).

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


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Where is the Benites family from?

You can see how Benites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benites family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Benites families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Benites families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Benites's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Benites families in 1891.
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What did your Benites ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Cutter
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benites. 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 310 military records available for the last name Benites. For the veterans among your Benites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benites lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Benites in 1964 was 84, and 77 in 2004.

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