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Bedin Family History

Bedin 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: Budin, Bein, Bodin, Bedi, Belin, Bredin, Hedin, Wedin, Begin, Ledin

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Where is the Bedin family from?

You can see how Bedin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bedin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bedin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bedin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedin 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 Bedin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bedin. 100% of Bedin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bedin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Bedin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedin 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Bedin. 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 Bedin. For the veterans among your Bedin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Bedin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bedin in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedin 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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