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Bentem Family History

Bentem 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: Benter, Bente, Bence, Bentley, Bester, Mente, Bene, Better, Benton

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Where is the Bentem family from?

You can see how Bentem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentem family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bentem family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bentem's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bentem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentem 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 19 census records available for the last name Bentem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentem 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Bentem. 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 military records available for the last name Bentem. For the veterans among your Bentem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentem lifespan?

Average Bentem life expectancy in 2002 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentem 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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