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Bedessen Family History

Bedessen 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: Bredesen, Pedersen, Bressan, Bessent, Beese, Besser, Tennessen

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Where is the Bedessen family from?

You can see how Bedessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedessen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bedessen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bedessen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bedessen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedessen 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 141 census records available for the last name Bedessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedessen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bedessen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bedessen. For the veterans among your Bedessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedessen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Bedessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bedessen in 1965 was 70, and 81 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedessen 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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