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Bende Family History

Bende 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: Bunde, Bence, Bene, Bonde, Bender, Mende, Benda, Bendy, Benge, Bendel

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Where is the Bende family from?

You can see how Bende families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bende family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bende families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bende families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bende's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bende families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bende 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 Bende ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bende. 37% of Bende men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bende women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bende 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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Bende family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bende. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bende 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Bende. 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 409 military records available for the last name Bende. For the veterans among your Bende ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bende lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bende life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bende in 1968 was 53, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bende

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bende 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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