History of your Surname
Get access to Bendelson family records.Start a free trial

Bendelson Family History

Bendelson 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: Mendelson, Enderson, Engelson, Henderson, Benenson, Fenderson

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Bendelson family from?

You can see how Bendelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bendelson families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bendelson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bendelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bendelson ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Bendelson | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Bendelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Bendelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendelson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Bendelson

Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Bendelson. 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.

View all Bendelson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Bendelson. For the veterans among your Bendelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bendelson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bendelson family history

Discover More

What is the average Bendelson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Bendelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bendelson in 1970 was 73, and 87 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bendelson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bendelson family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Bendelson last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial