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Benthagen Family History

Benthagen 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: Bernhagen, Ten Hagen, Bentham, Bestgen, Verhagen, Benthall, Blumhagen

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Where is the Benthagen family from?

You can see how Benthagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthagen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Benthagen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Benthagen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Benthagen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benthagen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benthagen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Benthagen. 100% of Benthagen 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Benthagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthagen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Benthagen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Benthagen. For the veterans among your Benthagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benthagen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Benthagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Benthagen in 1988 was 97, and 83 in 2003.

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