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Bendery Family History

Bendery 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: Bender, Binder, Benkert, Pender, Beery, Benner, Blender, Render

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Where is the Bendery family from?

You can see how Bendery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendery family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bendery families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bendery's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bendery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bendery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bendery. 100% of Bendery men worked as a Farm. .

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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

  • Farm
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Bendery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendery 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bendery. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bendery. For the veterans among your Bendery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendery lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Bendery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bendery in 1976 was 71, and 97 in 2004.

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