Bendis Family History

Bendis Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Benis, Bennis, Bendix, Bendik, Bendig, Dennis, Bandi, Buendia, Bondi, Bedi

1,000 record(s) for Bendis

881	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
84	Military Records
110	Immigration Records
399	Census and Voter Lists
222	Member Trees

Where is the Bendis family from?

You can see how Bendis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bendis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bendis family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bendis's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Bendis families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bendis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pharmacist and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bendis. 50% of Bendis men worked as a Pharmacist and 50% of Bendis women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bendis were Laborer and Maid.

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

Pharmacist

50%

Laborer

50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housework

50%

Maid

50%

What Bendis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 399 census records available for the last name Bendis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 110 immigration records available for the last name Bendis. 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.

Military Records

There are 84 military records available for the last name Bendis. For the veterans among your Bendis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Bendis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bendis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bendis in 1964 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bendis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.