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Bente Family History

Bente Name Meaning

North German: habitational name from a place called Benthe near Hanover.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Benge, Benter, Beste, Mente, Benne, Belt, Senne, Bentle, Bence, Bene

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Where is the Bente family from?

You can see how Bente families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bente family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bente families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Bente families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bente's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bente families in 1891.
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What did your Bente ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bente. 50% of Bente women worked as a Domestic Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bente. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bente 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 817 immigration records available for the last name Bente. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 711 military records available for the last name Bente. For the veterans among your Bente ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bente lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bente life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bente in 1951 was 50, and 63 in 2004.

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