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Benta Family History

Benta 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: Bena, Berta, Benda, Bonta, Benza, Banta, Menta, Renta, Bent, Bente

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Where is the Benta family from?

You can see how Benta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benta family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Benta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Benta family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benta's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Benta families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benta 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 Benta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benta. 29% of Benta men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Benta women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benta were Farm Work and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farm Work
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Benta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Benta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benta 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Benta. 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 103 military records available for the last name Benta. For the veterans among your Benta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Benta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Benta in 1966 was 77, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benta 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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