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Benriter Family History

Benriter 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: Berrier, Ferriter, Benter, Beiter, Beiriger, Benitez, Benziger

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Where is the Benriter family from?

You can see how Benriter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benriter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Benriter family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Benriter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Benriter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benriter 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 Benriter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painting was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benriter. 100% of Benriter men worked as a Painting.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painting
    100%

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Benriter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benriter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Benriter. 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 9 military records available for the last name Benriter. For the veterans among your Benriter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benriter lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Benriter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Benriter in 1975 was 78, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benriter 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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