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Bedeau Family History

Bedeau Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Bédard (see Bedard). In some cases possibly also French: variant of Bedel.

This surname is also found in Britain where it is of Huguenot origin.

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


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Where is the Bedeau family from?

You can see how Bedeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bedeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Bedeau families living in Massachusetts. This was about 72% of all the recorded Bedeau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Bedeau families in 1880.
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What did your Bedeau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bedeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedeau 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Bedeau. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bedeau. For the veterans among your Bedeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedeau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bedeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bedeau in 1966 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedeau 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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