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Benthany Family History

Benthany 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: Bethany, Bentham, Benthall, Benthin, Anthony, Bentley, Bethune

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Where is the Benthany family from?

You can see how Benthany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthany family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Benthany families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benthany's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Benthany families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Benthany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthany 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Benthany. 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 Benthany. For the veterans among your Benthany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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