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Benlter Family History

Benlter 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: Belter, Benter, Fenster, Bolter, Bester, Betler, Balter, Better

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Where is the Benlter family from?

You can see how Benlter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benlter family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Benlter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Benlter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benlter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benlter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benlter 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 38 census records available for the last name Benlter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benlter 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Benlter. 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 1 military records available for the last name Benlter. For the veterans among your Benlter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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