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Bentch Family History

Bentch 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: Bench, Bensch, Mentch, Bertch, Bence, Enoch, Rensch, Benton, Beach

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Where is the Bentch family from?

You can see how Bentch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bentch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bentch families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Bentch's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Bentch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentch 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 Bentch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bentch. 60% of Bentch men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Bentch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Bentch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentch 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bentch. 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 53 military records available for the last name Bentch. For the veterans among your Bentch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bentch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bentch in 1966 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bentch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentch 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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