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Bendaw Family History

Bendaw Name 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: Benda, Banda, Bena, Bender, Bunda, Binda, Bendy, Bendon, Benza, Besaw

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Where is the Bendaw family from?

You can see how Bendaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendaw family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Bendaw families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bendaw's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Bendaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bendaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bendaw. 100% of Bendaw men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Bendaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bendaw. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bendaw. For the veterans among your Bendaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendaw lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Bendaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bendaw in 1980 was 78, and 66 in 1999.

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