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Benetti Name Meaning

Italian:: patronymic or plural form of a derivative of Bene a short form of the various personal names formed with this element (from Latin bene ‘well’) such as Benedetto Benvenuto . shortened form of Benedetti .

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


Similar surnames: Benanti, Genetti, Betti, Bonetti, Binetti, Benes, Bennett, Binette

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Where is the Benetti family from?

You can see how Benetti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benetti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Benetti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Benetti families living in Cheshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Benetti's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Benetti families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benetti surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benetti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benetti. 32% of Benetti men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Benetti women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benetti were Stone Mason and Beautician. .

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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
    32%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Stone Mason
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Beautician
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Benetti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benetti 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Benetti. 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 253 military records available for the last name Benetti. For the veterans among your Benetti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benetti lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benetti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Benetti in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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