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Bendzel Family History

Bendzel 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: Bendel, Bentzel, Benzel, Bandel, Wendel, Wenzel, Bender, Menzel

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Bendzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendzel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bendzel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bendzel. For the veterans among your Bendzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendzel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Bendzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bendzel in 1969 was 80, and 88 in 2000.

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