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Benedetti Family History

Benedetti Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Benedetto. Italianized form of Slovenian Benedetič and Benedejčič patronymics from an old hypocoristic derivative of the personal name Benedikt (see Benedict).

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


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Where is the Benedetti family from?

You can see how Benedetti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedetti family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Benedetti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Benedetti families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Benedetti's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Benedetti families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedetti 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 Benedetti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benedetti. 28% of Benedetti men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Benedetti women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benedetti were Mechanic 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
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Benedetti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedetti 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Benedetti. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Benedetti. For the veterans among your Benedetti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedetti lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Benedetti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Benedetti in 1944 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedetti 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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