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Bentford Family History

Bentford Name 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: Benford, Montford, Bedford, Beckford, Binford, Belford, Banford

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Where is the Bentford family from?

You can see how Bentford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bentford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bentford family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bentford's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bentford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bentford ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Bentford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentford 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bentford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Bentford. For the veterans among your Bentford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Bentford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bentford in 1963 was 79, and 51 in 1996.

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