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Benten Family History

Benten 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, Bensen, Bunten, Benter, Betten, Bentsen, Bente, Bentzen

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Where is the Benten family from?

You can see how Benten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Benten families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Benten's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Benten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benten 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 Benten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benten. 100% of Benten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benten 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Benten. 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 220 military records available for the last name Benten. For the veterans among your Benten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Benten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Benten in 1966 was 76, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benten 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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