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Bendict Family History

Bendict 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: Benedict, Bendick, Bendt, Condict, Tendick, Benedick, Bennick, Bendix

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Where is the Bendict family from?

You can see how Bendict families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendict family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bendict families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Bendict families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bendict's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bendict families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendict 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 Bendict ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bendict. 19% of Bendict men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Bendict women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bendict were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bendict. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendict 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Bendict. 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 131 military records available for the last name Bendict. For the veterans among your Bendict ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendict lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bendict life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bendict in 1968 was 68, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bendict

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendict 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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