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Bednal Family History

Bednal 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: Bednar, Bernal, Beal, Bena, Bodnar, Bedel, Bernat, Becnel, Benac

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Where is the Bednal family from?

You can see how Bednal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bednal family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Bednal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bednal families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bednal's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bednal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bednal 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 Bednal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bednal. 100% of Bednal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Bednal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bednal 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bednal. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bednal. For the veterans among your Bednal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bednal lifespan?

Average Bednal life expectancy in 1983 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bednal 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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