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Ibenthal Family History

Ibenthal 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: Bentham, Benthall, Odenthal, Bernthal, Lowenthal, Lilienthal

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Where is the Ibenthal family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ibenthal 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 Ibenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ibenthal. 100% of Ibenthal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ibenthal women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ibenthal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Ibenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ibenthal 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Ibenthal. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ibenthal. For the veterans among your Ibenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ibenthal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ibenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ibenthal in 1966 was 84, and 79 in 2004.

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