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Bendolph Family History

Bendolph Surname Meaning

African American: probably an altered form of English Biddulph. It is found mainly in AL.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bendolph family from?

You can see how Bendolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendolph family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bendolph families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bendolph's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bendolph families in 1920.
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What did your Bendolph ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Bendolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendolph 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bendolph. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bendolph. For the veterans among your Bendolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendolph lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bendolph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bendolph in 1971 was 70, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendolph 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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