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Bentrem Family History

Bentrem 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: Bertram, Bentley, Ventre, Bentham, Bentle, Benter, Beltram, Bentsen

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Where is the Bentrem family from?

You can see how Bentrem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentrem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bentrem families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Bentrem families living in Iowa. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bentrem's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Bentrem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentrem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bentrem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bentrem. 50% of Bentrem men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bentrem women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Bentrem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentrem 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bentrem. 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 Bentrem. For the veterans among your Bentrem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentrem lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bentrem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bentrem in 1969 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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