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Benanti Family History

Benanti Surname Meaning

Italian: from a derivative of the personal name Bene.

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


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Where is the Benanti family from?

You can see how Benanti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benanti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Benanti families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Benanti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benanti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benanti 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 Benanti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benanti. 23% of Benanti men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Benanti women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benanti were Tailor and Housewife.

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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
    23%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Presser
    12%
  • Tailor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    38%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benanti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benanti 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Benanti. 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 482 military records available for the last name Benanti. For the veterans among your Benanti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benanti lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Benanti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Benanti in 1949 was 29, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benanti 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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