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Bedger Family History

Bedger 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: Berger, Ledger, Beger, Badger, Belger, Hedger, Beder, Bedner, Edger

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Where is the Bedger family from?

You can see how Bedger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bedger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Bedger family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bedger's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bedger families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedger 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 Bedger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedger. 50% of Bedger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Bedger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Bedger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedger 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bedger. 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 87 military records available for the last name Bedger. For the veterans among your Bedger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bedger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bedger in 1966 was 69, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bedger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedger 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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