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Bendy Family History

Bendy Name Meaning

English: variant of Bandy .

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


Similar surnames: Bendt, Benda, Bence, Hendy, Gundy, Bondy, Beld, Bender, Bandy, Berney

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Where is the Bendy family from?

You can see how Bendy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bendy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bendy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bendy family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bendy's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bendy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bendy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bendy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bendy. 40% of Bendy men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Bendy women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bendy were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bendy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bendy 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Bendy. 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 417 military records available for the last name Bendy. For the veterans among your Bendy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bendy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Bendy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bendy in 1956 was 43, and 65 in 2003.

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