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Benteman Family History

Benteman 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: Beeman, Venneman, Gentleman, Henneman, Begeman, Breneman, Engeman

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Where is the Benteman family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benteman. 100% of Benteman 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
    100%

What Benteman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Benteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benteman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Benteman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Benteman. For the veterans among your Benteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benteman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1991, in the United States, Benteman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Benteman in 1960 was 72, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benteman 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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