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Benthien Family History

Benthien 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: Benthin, Bentsen, Bentzen, Bentley, Benton, Methven, Blethen, Bentham

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Where is the Benthien family from?

You can see how Benthien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Benthien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Benthien families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Benthien's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Benthien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benthien 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 Benthien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hairdresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benthien. 46% of Benthien men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Benthien women worked as a Hairdresser.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer In Plant
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    100%

What Benthien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benthien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthien 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Benthien. 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 436 military records available for the last name Benthien. For the veterans among your Benthien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benthien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Benthien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benthien in 1964 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benthien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benthien 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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