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Bentler Family History

Bentler Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Benteler a habitational name from a place so named near Münster (Westphalia). variant of Bendler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bentler family from?

You can see how Bentler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bentler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Bentler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Bentler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bentler families in 1891.
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What did your Bentler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bentler. 100% of Bentler 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bentler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentler 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 727 immigration records available for the last name Bentler. 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 671 military records available for the last name Bentler. For the veterans among your Bentler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bentler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bentler in 1962 was 85, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentler 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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