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Benedetto Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Benedetto from Latin Benedictus meaning ‘blessed’ (see Benedict ).

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


Similar surnames: Benedict, Bennett, Di Benedetto, Benedetti, Benevento, Vendetti

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Where is the Benedetto family from?

You can see how Benedetto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedetto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benedetto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Benedetto families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Benedetto's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Benedetto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedetto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benedetto ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Benedetto. 100% of Benedetto men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Benedetto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedetto 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Benedetto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Benedetto. For the veterans among your Benedetto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedetto lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Benedetto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benedetto in 1944 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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