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Benderman Family History

Benderman 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: Lenderman, Kinderman, Lederman, Sonderman, Sunderman, Bannerman

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Where is the Benderman family from?

You can see how Benderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benderman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Benderman families living in Durham. This was about 63% of all the recorded Benderman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Benderman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benderman 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 Benderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benderman. 18% of Benderman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Benderman women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Benderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Benderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benderman 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Benderman. 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 234 military records available for the last name Benderman. For the veterans among your Benderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benderman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Benderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Benderman in 1963 was 56, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benderman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benderman 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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