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Bedon Family History

Bedon 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: Dedon, Badon, Bendon, Beron, Beson, Beldon, Bedor, Baron, Bean, Don

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Where is the Bedon family from?

You can see how Bedon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bedon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bedon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bedon family living in Monmouthshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bedon's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Bedon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bedon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Bedon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bedon 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Bedon. 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 102 military records available for the last name Bedon. For the veterans among your Bedon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bedon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Bedon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bedon in 1964 was 73, and 53 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bedon 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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