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Bendson Family History

Bendson 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: Benson, Bendon, Benison, Bentson, Benston, Benton, Belson, Hendon

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Where is the Bendson family from?

You can see how Bendson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bendson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bendson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bendson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bendson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendson 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 Bendson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bendson. 50% of Bendson men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Baker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Bendson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendson 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Bendson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bendson. For the veterans among your Bendson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendson lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Bendson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bendson in 1983 was 76, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendson 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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