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Benthusen Family History

Benthusen 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: Bentsen, Bethune, Bensen, Betthauser, Holthusen, Seehusen, Bertelsen

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Where is the Benthusen family from?

You can see how Benthusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthusen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benthusen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Benthusen families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Benthusen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benthusen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benthusen 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 Benthusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benthusen. 50% of Benthusen men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Benthusen women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Benthusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Benthusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthusen 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Benthusen. 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 137 military records available for the last name Benthusen. For the veterans among your Benthusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benthusen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Benthusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Benthusen in 1971 was 73, and 60 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benthusen 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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