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Berenato Family History

Berenato Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Benenato (see Benenati) found especially in Messina (Sicily).

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


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Where is the Berenato family from?

You can see how Berenato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berenato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Berenato families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Berenato's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Berenato families in 1920.
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What did your Berenato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Berenato. 25% of Berenato men worked as a Laborer and 48% of Berenato women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Berenato were Shoeworker and Housework.

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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
    25%
  • Farm Work
    22%
  • Presser
    11%
  • Shoeworker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    48%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Berenato family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Berenato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berenato 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Berenato. 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 115 military records available for the last name Berenato. For the veterans among your Berenato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berenato lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Berenato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Berenato in 1964 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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