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Bendena Family History

Bendena 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: Bender, Benda, Bendon, Bensen, Bendel, Brenden, Bandera, Belden

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Where is the Bendena family from?

You can see how Bendena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendena family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bendena families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Bendena family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bendena's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bendena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendena 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 Bendena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bendena. 100% of Bendena men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Bendena women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Bendena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Bendena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendena 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bendena. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bendena. For the veterans among your Bendena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendena lifespan?

Average Bendena life expectancy in 1990 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendena 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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