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Beninate Family History

Beninate 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: Beninato, Beninati, Benenati, Keinath, Bennett, Bernat, Benanti

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Where is the Beninate family from?

You can see how Beninate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beninate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beninate family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Beninate's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Beninate families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beninate 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 Beninate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beninate. 43% of Beninate men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Beninate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Beninate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beninate 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Beninate. 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 48 military records available for the last name Beninate. For the veterans among your Beninate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beninate lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Beninate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Beninate in 1967 was 35, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beninate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beninate 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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