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Benitz Family History

Benitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from either of two places so named near Gifhorn and Güstrow in northern Germany.

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


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Where is the Benitz family from?

You can see how Benitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Benitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Benitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Benitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benitz 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 Benitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benitz. 26% of Benitz men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Benitz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benitz were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Benitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benitz 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Benitz. 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 221 military records available for the last name Benitz. For the veterans among your Benitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Benitz in 1964 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benitz 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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