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Bedeker Family History

Bedeker 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: Boedeker, Beeker, Bodeker, Redeker, Becker, Beeler, Beeber, Bueker

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Where is the Bedeker family from?

You can see how Bedeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedeker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bedeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bedeker families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bedeker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bedeker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedeker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bedeker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bedeker. 67% of Bedeker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bedeker women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Bedeker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Bedeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedeker 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bedeker. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bedeker. For the veterans among your Bedeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedeker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bedeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bedeker in 1966 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedeker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedeker 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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