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Bentum Family History

Bentum 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: Benton, Bentham, Bentle, Beckum, Henjum, Benter, Begum, Benham, Bent

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Where is the Bentum family from?

You can see how Bentum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bentum families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Bentum families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bentum's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bentum families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Bentum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentum 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Bentum. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bentum. For the veterans among your Bentum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentum lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Bentum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bentum in 1982 was 36, and 38 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentum 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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