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Beninati Name Meaning

Italian: variant of Benenati .

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


Similar surnames: Beninato, Benenati, Berenato, Bina, Bernabei, Benanti, Belinski

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Where is the Beninati family from?

You can see how Beninati families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beninati family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Beninati families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beninati's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Beninati families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beninati surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Beninati ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beninati. 24% of Beninati men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Beninati women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beninati were Proprietor and New Worker. .

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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
    24%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Finisher
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
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Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Beninati. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beninati 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Beninati. 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 385 military records available for the last name Beninati. For the veterans among your Beninati ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beninati lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Beninati life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beninati in 1957 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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