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Bendo Family History

Bendo 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: Endo, Bando, Benda, Benko, Bendy, Bendon, Bendt, Beno, Benyo, Bento

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Where is the Bendo family from?

You can see how Bendo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bendo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bendo family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bendo's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bendo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bendo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bendo. 37% of Bendo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bendo women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bendo were Farm Labor and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Labor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Bendo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendo 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Bendo. 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 49 military records available for the last name Bendo. For the veterans among your Bendo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Bendo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bendo in 1965 was 48, and 62 in 2002.

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