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Bengter Family History

Bengter 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, Fenster, Berger, Beger, Bester, Better, Bender, Denger

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Where is the Bengter family from?

You can see how Bengter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bengter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bengter family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Bengter's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bengter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bengter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Bengter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bengter 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bengter. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bengter. For the veterans among your Bengter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bengter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Bengter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bengter in 1971 was 77, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bengter 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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