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Bedas Family History

Bedas Surname 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: Beas, Bean, Bear, Beal, Boda, Buda, Vadas, Beets, Seda, Budai

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Where is the Bedas family from?

You can see how Bedas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bedas families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Bedas family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bedas's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bedas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Bedas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedas 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bedas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Bedas. For the veterans among your Bedas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedas lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1990, in the United States, Bedas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bedas in 1987 was 85, and 66 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedas 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.

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