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Benders Family History

Benders 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, Penders, Enders, Binder, Benkert, Pender, Benner, Wonders

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Where is the Benders family from?

You can see how Benders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Benders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Benders families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Benders's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Benders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benders 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 Benders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benders. 40% of Benders men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Benders women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benders were Carpenter and 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Benders family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Benders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benders 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Benders. 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 354 military records available for the last name Benders. For the veterans among your Benders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benders lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Benders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Benders in 1960 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benders

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benders 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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