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Bentt Family History

Bentt 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: Bendt, Bent, Benet, Bente, Bento, Bett, Bentz, Bents, Butt, Batt

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Where is the Bentt family from?

You can see how Bentt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bentt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Bentt families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bentt's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Bentt families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentt 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 Bentt ancestors do for a living?

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

What Bentt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Bentt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentt 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bentt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bentt. For the veterans among your Bentt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentt lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Bentt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bentt in 1991 was 87, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bentt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentt 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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