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Bendas Family History

Bendas Surname 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: Benda, Bindas, Banda, Bena, Bender, Bellas, Benis, Bunda, Binda

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Where is the Bendas family from?

You can see how Bendas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bendas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bendas families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bendas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bendas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bendas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bendas. 72% of Bendas men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bendas women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bendas were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bendas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendas 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Bendas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Bendas. For the veterans among your Bendas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bendas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bendas in 1957 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendas 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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