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Bentie Family History

Bentie 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: Benzie, Bentle, Bennie, Bente, Beatie, Bence, Bentley, Gentile, Mente

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Where is the Bentie family from?

You can see how Bentie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bentie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Bentie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bentie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bentie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Bentie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentie 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bentie. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bentie. For the veterans among your Bentie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentie lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1992, in the United States, Bentie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Bentie in 1957 was 42, and 76 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentie 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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