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Beneteau Name 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: Berteau, Buteau, Belleau, Fecteau, Bentham, Benetti, Beetham

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Where is the Beneteau family from?

You can see how Beneteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beneteau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Beneteau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Beneteau families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Beneteau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Beneteau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beneteau 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 Beneteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tile Setter Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beneteau. 100% of Beneteau men worked as a Tile Setter Helper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tile Setter Helper
    100%
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What Beneteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Beneteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beneteau 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Beneteau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 130 military records available for the last name Beneteau. For the veterans among your Beneteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beneteau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Beneteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Beneteau in 1964 was 78, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beneteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beneteau 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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