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Benthale Family History

Benthale 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: Benthall, Bentham, Bentle, Bernthal, Bentley, Gentile, Bethune

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Where is the Benthale family from?

You can see how Benthale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benthale family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Benthale families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Benthale family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Benthale's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Benthale families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benthale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benthale ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Benthale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benthale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Benthale. 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 10 military records available for the last name Benthale. For the veterans among your Benthale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benthale lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Benthale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Benthale in 1980 was 58, and 69 in 1999.

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