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Bendell Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Bendall or Benthall . In some cases probably an altered form of German Bendel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pendell, Bendall, Bedell, Bendel, Bendele, Mendell, Kendell, Bandel

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Where is the Bendell family from?

You can see how Bendell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bendell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Bendell family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bendell's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bendell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bendell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bendell. 20% of Bendell men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Bendell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bendell were Farmer and Manager. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bendell. 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 807 military records available for the last name Bendell. For the veterans among your Bendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bendell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bendell in 1962 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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