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Bendsen Family History

Bendsen 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: Bensen, Bentsen, Berndsen, Benson, Bender, Bendon, Bendel, Brenden

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Where is the Bendsen family from?

You can see how Bendsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bendsen families living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bendsen's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Bendsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Bendsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendsen 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Bendsen. 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 85 military records available for the last name Bendsen. For the veterans among your Bendsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Bendsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bendsen in 1962 was 68, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendsen 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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