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Benthey Family History

Benthey 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: Bentley, Bentham, Bentle, Betley, Benter, Bensley, Genther, Bentsen

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Where is the Benthey family from?

You can see how Benthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benthey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Benthey families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Benthey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benthey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benthey 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 Benthey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benthey. 69% of Benthey men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Benthey women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benthey were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    69%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Benthey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Benthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthey 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Benthey. 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 29 military records available for the last name Benthey. For the veterans among your Benthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benthey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1984, in the United States, Benthey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Benthey in 1967 was 76, and 83 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benthey 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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