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Benthe Family History

Benthe 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: Bentle, Genthe, Bente, Wenthe, Bence, Bentley, Bench, Mente, Bene

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Where is the Benthe family from?

You can see how Benthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benthe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Benthe family living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Benthe's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Benthe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benthe 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 Benthe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benthe. 100% of Benthe men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Benthe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Benthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthe 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Benthe. 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 26 military records available for the last name Benthe. For the veterans among your Benthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benthe lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Benthe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Benthe in 1979 was 82, and 76 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benthe 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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