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Bhend Family History

Bhend 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: Blend, Brand, Bond, Hand, Chen, Zheng, Shen, Cheng, Ben, Bien

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Where is the Bhend family from?

You can see how Bhend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bhend family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bhend families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bhend families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bhend's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bhend families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bhend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bhend ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bhend. 100% of Bhend men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Bhend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bhend 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Bhend. 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 34 military records available for the last name Bhend. For the veterans among your Bhend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bhend lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bhend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bhend in 1967 was 77, and 86 in 2002.

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