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Bendetsen Family History

Bendetsen 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: Bentsen, Enderson, Findeisen, Tennessen, Bensen, Henderson, Benenson

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Where is the Bendetsen family from?

You can see how Bendetsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendetsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bendetsen family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Bendetsen's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Bendetsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendetsen 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 1 census records available for the last name Bendetsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendetsen 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 Bendetsen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bendetsen. For the veterans among your Bendetsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendetsen lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Bendetsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bendetsen in 1989 was 82, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendetsen 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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