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Bentrup Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Bentrup in the Lippe district.

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


Similar surnames: Westrup, Hattrup, Westrum, Benthin, Benton, Bentley, Bente, Bidstrup

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Where is the Bentrup family from?

You can see how Bentrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentrup family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bentrup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Bentrup families living in Kent. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bentrup's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bentrup families in 1891.
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What did your Bentrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bentrup. 17% of Bentrup men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Bentrup women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bentrup were Postal Clerk and Clerical. .

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Postal Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Clerical
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bentrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentrup 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Bentrup. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 444 military records available for the last name Bentrup. For the veterans among your Bentrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentrup lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bentrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bentrup in 1955 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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