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Bandendistel Family History

Bandendistel 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: Baudendistel, Bannister, Benveniste, Vanderstelt, Vandenheuvel

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Where is the Bandendistel family from?

You can see how Bandendistel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bandendistel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bandendistel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Bandendistel families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bandendistel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bandendistel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bandendistel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bandendistel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bandendistel. 50% of Bandendistel 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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Bandendistel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bandendistel 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bandendistel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Bandendistel. For the veterans among your Bandendistel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bandendistel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Bandendistel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bandendistel in 1968 was 80, and 91 in 1979.

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