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Bentzinger Family History

Bentzinger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Benzinger and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Bentzinger family from?

You can see how Bentzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentzinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bentzinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Bentzinger families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bentzinger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bentzinger families in 1880.
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What did your Bentzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bentzinger. 63% of Bentzinger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bentzinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bentzinger were Retired and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Retired
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Telephone Operator
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bentzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentzinger 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Bentzinger. 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 234 military records available for the last name Bentzinger. For the veterans among your Bentzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentzinger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bentzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bentzinger in 1947 was 49, and 60 in 2004.

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