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Bentayou Family History

Bentayou 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: Benton, Benway, Benyo, Bento, Bentson, Benjamin, Benson, Kenyon

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Where is the Bentayou family from?

You can see how Bentayou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentayou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bentayou families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bentayou's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bentayou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentayou 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 3 census records available for the last name Bentayou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentayou 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bentayou. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bentayou. For the veterans among your Bentayou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentayou lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Bentayou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bentayou in 1991 was 83, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentayou 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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