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Benthom Family History

Benthom 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, Benton, Beetham, Benham, Benthin, Bento, Bentson, Bertram

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Where is the Benthom family from?

You can see how Benthom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthom family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Benthom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Benthom families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benthom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benthom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benthom 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 Benthom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benthom. 100% of Benthom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Benthom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Benthom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthom 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Benthom. 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 9 military records available for the last name Benthom. For the veterans among your Benthom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benthom lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Benthom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benthom in 1993 was 71, and 49 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benthom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benthom 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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