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Bentjen Family History

Bentjen 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: Bentsen, Bentzen, Bentley, Benton, Bestgen, Bentle, Bensen, Bunten

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Where is the Bentjen family from?

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

What did your Bentjen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bentjen. 100% of Bentjen 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 69 census records available for the last name Bentjen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentjen 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bentjen. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bentjen. For the veterans among your Bentjen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bentjen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bentjen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bentjen in 1969 was 90, and 95 in 2003.

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