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Benderson Family History

Benderson 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: Enderson, Henderson, Fenderson, Bunderson, Anderson, Enerson

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Where is the Benderson family from?

You can see how Benderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Benderson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Benderson families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Benderson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Benderson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benderson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Benderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Benderson. 100% of Benderson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Benderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benderson 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Benderson. 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 150 military records available for the last name Benderson. For the veterans among your Benderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benderson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Benderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Benderson in 1967 was 61, and 59 in 2003.

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