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Bentzen Family History

Bentzen Surname Meaning

Norwegian Danish and North German: variant of Bentsen.

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


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Where is the Bentzen family from?

You can see how Bentzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentzen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bentzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bentzen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bentzen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bentzen families in 1891.
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What did your Bentzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bentzen. 100% of Bentzen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bentzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentzen 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bentzen. 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 407 military records available for the last name Bentzen. For the veterans among your Bentzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentzen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bentzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bentzen in 1954 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentzen 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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