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Bentancur Family History

Bentancur 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: Betancur, Betancourt, Betances, Bettencourt, Benton, Besancon, Benner

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Where is the Bentancur family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentancur 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 Bentancur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bentancur. 72% of Bentancur men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Bentancur women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bentancur were Farm Laborer and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    75%
  • Servant
    25%

What Bentancur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Bentancur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentancur 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bentancur. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bentancur. For the veterans among your Bentancur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentancur lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Bentancur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bentancur in 1974 was 53, and 68 in 2003.

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