The number of credits needed to provide benefits for survivors depends on the worker's age when they die. No one needs more than 40 credits 10 years of work to be eligible for any Social Security benefit
I still have a query about the year's earnings. What kind of advantages will I get?
Benefits depend on your circumstances. Are you still working? If you are still working you may have to give up some of your benefits.
Does family history come into the calculation of benefits?