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Bentinck Family History

Bentinck Surname Meaning

from the Dutch personal name Bent (a contracted form of Benedict compare Bennett) with the patronymic suffix -ing.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bentinck family from?

You can see how Bentinck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentinck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bentinck families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bentinck families living in Kent. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bentinck's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bentinck families in 1891.
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What did your Bentinck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bentinck. 63% of Bentinck 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
    63%
  • Private Means
    38%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bentinck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentinck 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Bentinck. 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 446 military records available for the last name Bentinck. For the veterans among your Bentinck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentinck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bentinck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bentinck in 1966 was 81, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentinck 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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