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Bendl Family History

Bendl 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, Bendy, Bendel, Bendt, Bendle, Bindl, Wendl, Bell, Bond, Beal

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Where is the Bendl family from?

You can see how Bendl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Bendl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bendl families living in Channel Islands. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bendl's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Bendl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendl 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 Bendl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bendl. 28% of Bendl men worked as a Painter and 50% of Bendl women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bendl 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

  • Painter
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Bendl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendl 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Bendl. 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 677 military records available for the last name Bendl. For the veterans among your Bendl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bendl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bendl in 1969 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendl 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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