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Bendig Family History

Bendig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Benedikt (see Benedict).

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


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Where is the Bendig family from?

You can see how Bendig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bendig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Bendig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 54% of all the recorded Bendig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bendig families in 1880.
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What did your Bendig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bendig. 37% of Bendig men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bendig women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bendig were Foreman and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Feeder
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bendig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendig 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Bendig. 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 612 military records available for the last name Bendig. For the veterans among your Bendig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendig lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bendig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bendig in 1954 was 55, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendig 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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