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Bentfield Family History

Bentfield 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, Benfield, Bonfield, Belfield, Banfield, Westfield

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Where is the Bentfield family from?

You can see how Bentfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bentfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bentfield families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bentfield's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bentfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentfield 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 Bentfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bentfield. 100% of Bentfield 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%

What Bentfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Bentfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentfield 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 Bentfield. 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 62 military records available for the last name Bentfield. For the veterans among your Bentfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentfield lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Bentfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bentfield in 1955 was 49, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bentfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentfield 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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