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Bendawald Family History

Bendawald 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: Berwald, Fennewald, Bendall, Ewald, Edward, Rendahl, Kendall, Seewald

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bendawald ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Bendawald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendawald 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bendawald. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Bendawald. For the veterans among your Bendawald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendawald lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Bendawald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bendawald in 1981 was 80, and 20 in 2003.

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