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Bentel Family History

Bentel 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: Bengel, Mentel, Bendel, Dentel, Bensel, Benter, Bertel, Beutel, Bente

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Where is the Bentel family from?

You can see how Bentel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bentel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bentel families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bentel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bentel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentel 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 Bentel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bentel. 17% of Bentel men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Bentel women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bentel were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Typist
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Bentel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bentel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentel 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Bentel. 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 465 military records available for the last name Bentel. For the veterans among your Bentel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bentel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bentel in 1957 was 63, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bentel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentel 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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