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Bendavid Family History

Bendavid 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: Ben-david, David, Benjamin, Benda, Bedard, Mendivil, Beavin

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Where is the Bendavid family from?

You can see how Bendavid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendavid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bendavid family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bendavid's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Bendavid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendavid 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 Bendavid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bendavid. 100% of Bendavid men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Bendavid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Bendavid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendavid 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Bendavid. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bendavid. For the veterans among your Bendavid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendavid lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bendavid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bendavid in 1960 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendavid 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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