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Benter Family History

Benter Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Benthe near Hanover or Bent see Bent.

Topographic name for someone living by an enclosed portion of an area of common land (see Bunde).

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


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Where is the Benter family from?

You can see how Benter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Benter families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Benter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benter families in 1891.
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What did your Benter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benter. 100% of Benter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Benter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Benter. 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 795 military records available for the last name Benter. For the veterans among your Benter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benter lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Benter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Benter in 1952 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benter 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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