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Bentheimer Family History

Bentheimer 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: Berkheimer, Westheimer, Wertheimer, Sontheimer, Gensheimer

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Where is the Bentheimer family from?

You can see how Bentheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentheimer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bentheimer families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bentheimer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bentheimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Bentheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentheimer 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 immigration records available for the last name Bentheimer. 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 75 military records available for the last name Bentheimer. For the veterans among your Bentheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentheimer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bentheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bentheimer in 1968 was 51, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentheimer 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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