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Benthale Family History

Benthale 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: Benthall, Bentham, Bentle, Bernthal, Bentley, Gentile, Bethune

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Where is the Benthale family from?

You can see how Benthale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Benthale families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Benthale family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benthale's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Benthale families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Benthale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Benthale. 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 10 military records available for the last name Benthale. For the veterans among your Benthale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benthale lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Benthale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Benthale in 1980 was 58, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benthale 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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