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Bednas Family History

Bednas 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, Bernas, Bena, Bellas, Bodnar, Benis, Bernat, Benes, Beans

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Where is the Bednas family from?

You can see how Bednas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bednas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bednas family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bednas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bednas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Bednas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bednas 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bednas. 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 24 military records available for the last name Bednas. For the veterans among your Bednas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bednas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Bednas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bednas in 1977 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bednas 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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