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Benderoff Family History

Benderoff 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: Federoff, Bender, Wenderoth, Nemeroff, Benshoff, Renderos, Benchoff

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Where is the Benderoff family from?

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

In 1940, Apprentice Shipfitter and Typistclerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benderoff. 50% of Benderoff men worked as an Apprentice Shipfitter and 100% of Benderoff women worked as a Typistclerk.

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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

  • Apprentice Shipfitter
    50%
  • Barrelmaker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typistclerk
    100%

What Benderoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Benderoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benderoff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Benderoff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Benderoff. For the veterans among your Benderoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benderoff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Benderoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Benderoff in 1976 was 75, and 68 in 2000.

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