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Bendes Family History

Bendes 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, Benes, Bendel, Mendes, Bunde, Bence, Bezdek, Bandel, Binder

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Where is the Bendes family from?

You can see how Bendes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bendes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bendes families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bendes's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bendes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendes 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 Bendes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bendes. 32% of Bendes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bendes women worked as a Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bendes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendes 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Bendes. 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 144 military records available for the last name Bendes. For the veterans among your Bendes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bendes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bendes in 1963 was 68, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bendes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendes 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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