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Bentfeld Family History

Bentfeld 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: Benefield, Binsfeld, Bergfeld, Denfeld, Bernfeld, Bentzel, Benfield

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Where is the Bentfeld family from?

You can see how Bentfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bentfeld families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bentfeld families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bentfeld's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bentfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Bentfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentfeld 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Bentfeld. 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 57 military records available for the last name Bentfeld. For the veterans among your Bentfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentfeld lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bentfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bentfeld in 1963 was 79, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentfeld 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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