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Bentzig Family History

Bentzig 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: Benzie, Nentwig, Benthin, Bentzen, Bendig, Bentz, Bentzel, Benzing

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Where is the Bentzig family from?

You can see how Bentzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentzig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bentzig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bentzig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bentzig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bentzig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bentzig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Bentzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentzig 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Bentzig. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bentzig. For the veterans among your Bentzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentzig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Bentzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bentzig in 1971 was 45, and 95 in 2003.

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