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Benassi Family History

Benassi Surname Meaning

Italian: probably a variant of Benazzi a derivative of the personal name Bene.

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


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Where is the Benassi family from?

You can see how Benassi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benassi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Benassi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Benassi family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Benassi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benassi families in 1911.
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What did your Benassi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benassi. 36% of Benassi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benassi women worked as an Operator.

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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
    36%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Waiter
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Benassi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Benassi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benassi 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Benassi. 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 160 military records available for the last name Benassi. For the veterans among your Benassi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benassi lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Benassi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Benassi in 1956 was 62, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benassi 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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