The Bendit surname is thought to be derived from the Latin personal name Benedictus, a name that meant "blessed."
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Early Origins of the Bendit family
The surname Bendit was first found in Westphalia, where the family played a large role in the tribal conflicts of the area, and would later contribute greatly to the development of an emerging nation. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.
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Early History of the Bendit family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bendit research. Another 120 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1525 and 1708 are included under the topic Early Bendit History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Bendit Spelling Variations
One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Bendit include Benditt, Bendett, Bendict, Benditte, Bendette, Bendet, Benedikt and many more.
Early Notables of the Bendit family
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Migration of the Bendit family
Many Germans emigrated across the Atlantic to seek better lives in North America. This great migration began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century. Resettlement was particularly attractive to those from Westphalia as a means of escape from poverty and religious persecution. For many Westphalian farmers, the chance to own one's own land was also a major incentive. The process of the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlements centered around Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Among them: Ditterich Bendict, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1738.
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