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Bentle Name Meaning

In some cases probably an Americanized spelling of South German Bentl or Bentele, from short forms of the personal name Pantaleon (see Pantaleo); in others perhaps an altered spelling of English Bendle.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bentley, Bantle, Bendle, Bence, Bortle, Bendele, Wendle, Kendle

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Bentle Family Origin

Where is the Bentle family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Bentle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bentle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bentle families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Bentle families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bentle's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bentle families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bentle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Bentle Family Occupations

    What did your Bentle ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Banker and Coal Miner were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bentle. The most common Bentle occupation in the USA was Farmer. 42% of Bentle's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Bentle family was Grocer.

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    • Farmer

      42%

    • Banker

      5%

    • Coal Miner

      5%

    • Grocer

      5%

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

    Bentle Historical Records

    What Bentle family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bentle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bentle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bentle. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bentle. For the veterans among your Bentle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Bentle Life Expectancy

    What is the average Bentle lifespan?

    Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bentle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bentle in 1963 was 67, and 57 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bentle

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bentle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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