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Bendell Family History

Bendell Surname Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Bendall or Benthall. In some cases probably an altered form of German Bendel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bendell family from?

You can see how Bendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bendell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Bendell families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bendell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bendell families in 1911.
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What did your Bendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bendell. 50% of Bendell men worked as an Accountant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bendell. 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 807 military records available for the last name Bendell. For the veterans among your Bendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bendell in 1962 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendell 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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