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Benti Family History

Benti 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: Betti, Beni, Berti, Bent, Bente, Bento, Bentz, Venti, Bents, Bandi

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Where is the Benti family from?

You can see how Benti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Benti families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Benti's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Benti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benti 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 Benti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Galvanizer Shop and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benti. 25% of Benti men worked as a Galvanizer Shop and 50% of Benti women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benti were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Galvanizer Shop
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Benti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Benti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benti 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Benti. 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 85 military records available for the last name Benti. For the veterans among your Benti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benti lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Benti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Benti in 1967 was 70, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benti 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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