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Bednies Family History

Bednies 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: Benis, Benes, Bernier, Bennis, Bernius, Bennie, Hennies, Tennies

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Bednies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bednies 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bednies. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bednies. For the veterans among your Bednies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bednies lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Bednies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bednies in 1985 was 79, and 87 in 1991.

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