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Bendal Family History

Bendal 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, Bendel, Bendall, Beal, Banda, Bandel, Rendahl, Kendall, Wendel

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Where is the Bendal family from?

You can see how Bendal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bendal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Bendal families living in Worcestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bendal's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Bendal families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Bendal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendal 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Bendal. 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 299 military records available for the last name Bendal. For the veterans among your Bendal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Bendal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bendal in 1965 was 67, and 88 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendal 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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