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Benveniste Family History

Benveniste Surname Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic): from a Jewish omen or well-wishing personal name based on the Spanish expression bien veniste ‘(you) have arrived well’.

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


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Where is the Benveniste family from?

You can see how Benveniste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benveniste family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Benveniste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Benveniste families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benveniste's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Benveniste families in 1891.
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What did your Benveniste ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benveniste. 100% of Benveniste women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Benveniste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benveniste 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Benveniste. 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 150 military records available for the last name Benveniste. For the veterans among your Benveniste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benveniste lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Benveniste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Benveniste in 1965 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benveniste 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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