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Benthan Family History

Benthan 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, Benthin, Benton, Behan, Lenahan, Bethany, Beetham, Beltran

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Where is the Benthan family from?

You can see how Benthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Benthan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Benthan families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Benthan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benthan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benthan 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 Benthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Veg Cook kitchen Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benthan. 50% of Benthan men worked as a Veg Cook kitchen Porter and 100% of Benthan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Veg Cook kitchen Porter
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Benthan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Benthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthan 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Benthan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Benthan. For the veterans among your Benthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benthan lifespan?

Average Benthan life expectancy in 2003 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benthan 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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