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Benters Family History

Benters 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: Benter, Venters, Fenters, Senters, Betters, Centers, Bester, Better

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Where is the Benters family from?

You can see how Benters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benters family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Benters families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benters's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Benters families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benters 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 Benters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benters. 43% of Benters men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Benters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benters 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Benters. 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 34 military records available for the last name Benters. For the veterans among your Benters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benters lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Benters in 1963 was 78, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benters 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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