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Benden Family History

Benden Surname Meaning

see Bendon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Benden family from?

You can see how Benden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Benden families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Benden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benden families in 1891.
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What did your Benden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Decorator carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Benden. 100% of Benden men worked as a Master Decorator carpenter and 87% of Benden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Decorator carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Commercial Clerk
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 695 immigration records available for the last name Benden. 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 573 military records available for the last name Benden. For the veterans among your Benden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benden lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Benden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Benden in 1957 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benden 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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