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Bedek Family History

Bedek 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: Bezdek, Bezek, Bedel, Beek, Bodek, Beder, Beck, Beer, Eden, Boden

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Where is the Bedek family from?

You can see how Bedek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bedek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bedek families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bedek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bedek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedek 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 157 census records available for the last name Bedek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedek 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Bedek. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bedek. For the veterans among your Bedek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Bedek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bedek in 1974 was 89, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedek 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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