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Bendowsky Family History

Bendowsky 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: Benkowski, Senkowski, Landowski, Brodowski, Bonkowski, Bienkowski

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Where is the Bendowsky family from?

You can see how Bendowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bendowsky families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bendowsky's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bendowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bendowsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Bendowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendowsky 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bendowsky. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bendowsky. For the veterans among your Bendowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendowsky lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Bendowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bendowsky in 1951 was 32, and 85 in 2002.

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