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Benderson Family History

Benderson 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: Enderson, Henderson, Fenderson, Bunderson, Anderson, Enerson

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Where is the Benderson family from?

You can see how Benderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benderson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Benderson families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Benderson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Benderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benderson 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 Benderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Benderson. 27% of Benderson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Benderson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Benderson were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Benderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Benderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benderson 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Benderson. 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 150 military records available for the last name Benderson. For the veterans among your Benderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benderson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Benderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benderson in 1967 was 61, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benderson 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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