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Bendenell Family History

Bendenell 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: Beadnell, Bendell, Fennell, Mendenhall, Bunnell, Tennell, Pendell

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Where is the Bendenell family from?

You can see how Bendenell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendenell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Bendenell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bendenell families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bendenell's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Bendenell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Bendenell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendenell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bendenell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bendenell. For the veterans among your Bendenell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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