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Bendet Family History

Bendet 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: Bender, Bendel, Bendt, Benet, Bennet, Bunde, Bence, Bonnet, Bezdek

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Where is the Bendet family from?

You can see how Bendet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bendet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bendet families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bendet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bendet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendet 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 Bendet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bendet. 50% of Bendet men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Bendet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendet 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Bendet. 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 55 military records available for the last name Bendet. For the veterans among your Bendet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendet lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bendet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bendet in 1967 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bendet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendet 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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