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Benthem Family History

Benthem 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, Bentley, Bentle, Beetham, Benter, Genther, Benham, Bentsen

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Where is the Benthem family from?

You can see how Benthem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Benthem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Benthem families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Benthem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benthem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benthem 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 Benthem ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Benthem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthem 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Benthem. 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 80 military records available for the last name Benthem. For the veterans among your Benthem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benthem lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Benthem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benthem in 1991 was 68, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benthem 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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