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Benito Family History

Benito Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Benito from Latin Benedictus (see Benedict).

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


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Where is the Benito family from?

You can see how Benito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benito family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Benito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Benito families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benito's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benito families in 1891.
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What did your Benito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benito. 64% of Benito men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Benito women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benito were Proprietor and Typist.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Dishwasher
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    60%
  • Typist
    40%

What Benito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Benito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benito 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Benito. 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 458 military records available for the last name Benito. For the veterans among your Benito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benito lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Benito in 1964 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benito

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benito 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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