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Bendorff Family History

Bendorff 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: Bendorf, Wendorff, Orendorff, Endorf, Wendorf, Orndorff, Mundorff

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Where is the Bendorff family from?

You can see how Bendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bendorff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bendorff family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bendorff's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Bendorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendorff 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 72 census records available for the last name Bendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendorff 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Bendorff. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bendorff. For the veterans among your Bendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendorff lifespan?

Average Bendorff life expectancy in 1996 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendorff 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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