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Bentha Family History

Bentha 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: Bentham, Bertha, Bench, Benton, Bena, Berta, Beth, Benda, Bonta

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Where is the Bentha family from?

You can see how Bentha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentha family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Bentha families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bentha family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bentha's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bentha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentha 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 60 census records available for the last name Bentha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentha 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bentha. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bentha. For the veterans among your Bentha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentha lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Bentha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bentha in 1988 was 41, and 36 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentha 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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