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Bendish Family History

Bendish 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: Benish, Beamish, Benis, Reddish, Bowdish, Redish, Bennis, Benisch

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Where is the Bendish family from?

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

In 1940, Building was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bendish. 100% of Bendish men worked as a Building.

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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

  • Building
    100%

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Bendish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendish 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bendish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Bendish. For the veterans among your Bendish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendish lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Bendish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bendish in 1976 was 63, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendish 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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