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Bedecker Family History

Bedecker 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: Besecker, Boedecker, Decker, Becker, Buecker, Heidecker, Boedeker

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Where is the Bedecker family from?

You can see how Bedecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedecker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Bedecker families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedecker's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bedecker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedecker 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 126 census records available for the last name Bedecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedecker 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Bedecker. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bedecker. For the veterans among your Bedecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedecker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Bedecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bedecker in 1964 was 63, and 89 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedecker 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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