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Bendfeldt Family History

Bendfeldt 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: Benefield, Binsfeld, Bendel, Niedfeldt, Seefeldt, Bergfeld, Denfeld

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Where is the Bendfeldt family from?

You can see how Bendfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendfeldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bendfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bendfeldt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bendfeldt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bendfeldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendfeldt 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 Bendfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bendfeldt. 50% of Bendfeldt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bendfeldt women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Bendfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Bendfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendfeldt 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Bendfeldt. 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 88 military records available for the last name Bendfeldt. For the veterans among your Bendfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendfeldt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Bendfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bendfeldt in 1965 was 85, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendfeldt 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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