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Bentges Family History

Bentges 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: Hentges, Bentley, Menges, Berges, Bengel, Bestgen, Bentle, Benes

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Where is the Bentges family from?

You can see how Bentges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bentges family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bentges's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bentges families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bentges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentges 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bentges. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bentges. For the veterans among your Bentges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentges lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Bentges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bentges in 1989 was 80, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentges 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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