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Benedith Family History

Benedith Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Benedict, Meredith, Benedick, Benedix, Bendt, Benetti, Beckwith

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Where is the Benedith family from?

You can see how Benedith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benedith family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benedith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Benedith families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Benedith's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benedith families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benedith 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 Benedith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benedith. 84% of Benedith men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    84%
  • Bartender
    17%

What Benedith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Benedith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benedith 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Benedith. 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 6 military records available for the last name Benedith. For the veterans among your Benedith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benedith lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Benedith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Benedith in 1992 was 53, and 59 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benedith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benedith 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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