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Benthin Family History

Benthin Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Bentin in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Benthin family from?

You can see how Benthin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Benthin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Benthin families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Benthin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Benthin families in 1880.
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What did your Benthin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benthin. 34% of Benthin men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Benthin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benthin were Farm Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Benthin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Benthin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthin 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Benthin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 402 military records available for the last name Benthin. For the veterans among your Benthin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benthin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Benthin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Benthin in 1944 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benthin 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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