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Bentmann Family History

Bentmann 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: Bermann, Bergmann, Bethmann, Behrmann, Heitmann, Bertman, Bensman

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Where is the Bentmann family from?

You can see how Bentmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bentmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bentmann families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bentmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bentmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentmann 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 Bentmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Copy Holder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bentmann. 100% of Bentmann men worked as a Copy Holder.

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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

  • Copy Holder
    100%

What Bentmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Bentmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentmann 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bentmann. 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 61 military records available for the last name Bentmann. For the veterans among your Bentmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bentmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bentmann in 1967 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentmann 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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