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Bental Family History

Bental 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: Beal, Benton, Bena, Berta, Bansal, Benda, Bonta, Bentham, Bengel

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Where is the Bental family from?

You can see how Bental families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bental family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bental families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bental families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bental's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bental families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Bental. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bental 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Bental. 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 14 military records available for the last name Bental. For the veterans among your Bental ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bental lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Bental life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bental in 2000 was 75, and 28 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bental 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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