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Bentert Family History

Bentert 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: Benkert, Benter, Bester, Gantert, Better, Bender, Bennett, Benner

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Where is the Bentert family from?

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

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bentert. 100% of Bentert men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Bentert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Bentert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentert 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bentert. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bentert. For the veterans among your Bentert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bentert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bentert in 1969 was 66, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentert 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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