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Benroth Family History

Benroth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Benrath a habitational name from Benrath near Düsseldorf. Compare Penrod.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Benroth family from?

You can see how Benroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benroth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benroth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Benroth families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Benroth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benroth families in 1891.
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What did your Benroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benroth. 58% of Benroth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Benroth women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Retired
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Benroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Benroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benroth 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Benroth. 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 63 military records available for the last name Benroth. For the veterans among your Benroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benroth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Benroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Benroth in 1963 was 70, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benroth 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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