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Bendeke Family History

Bendeke 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: Bendele, Beneke, Bezdek, Bender, Bendel, Henneke, Benike, Bendle

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Where is the Bendeke family from?

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

There are 61 census records available for the last name Bendeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendeke 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Bendeke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bendeke. For the veterans among your Bendeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendeke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Bendeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bendeke in 1968 was 93, and 77 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bendeke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendeke 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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