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Benthum Family History

Benthum 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, Beetham, Benham, Bentrup, Benthin, Bothum, Beachum, Benedum

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Where is the Benthum family from?

You can see how Benthum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Benthum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Benthum families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Benthum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Benthum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benthum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Benthum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthum 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Benthum. 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 1 military records available for the last name Benthum. For the veterans among your Benthum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benthum lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1990, in the United States, Benthum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Benthum in 1958 was 64, and 84 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benthum 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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